PERSIAN EGGPLANT STEW

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This is a traditional eggplant dish made to be served alongside some plain basmati rice.

Provided by Ms Parinaz

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon salt, divided
5 Japanese eggplants, peeled, tops left intact
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound cubed stew meat
1 cube beef bouillon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon saffron
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over eggplant.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplants until soft and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in stew meat, beef bouillon, cumin, and saffron; cook meat until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until well mixed.
  • Pour water and tomato sauce into the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 hours 20 minutes. Stir in eggplants. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 26.2 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2742.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

lil_ ocho_puto
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This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served it with some flatbread and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Mr Oso
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


Beccaria Jack
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Mr MUBASHIR
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This stew is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


harriet vincent
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This recipe is a winner! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with some flatbread and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Michele Tuazon
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Wow, this stew is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


UNIQUE亗 Tamang
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This stew is so comforting and flavorful. The eggplant is cooked beautifully and the sauce is rich and tangy. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Itx_me Zarmeen
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The eggplant was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with some basmati rice and it was a perfect combination. Definitely recommend!


Red Sassy
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe definitely delivered! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Real Vybz
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The ingredients are simple and the instructions are clear and concise. The stew turned out delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Rehanullah Hiran
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This stew is a great way to showcase the delicious flavors of eggplant. The tomatoes and spices add a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess. I served it with some rice and it was a hearty and satisfying meal.


Ahmad Wzr
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Very tasty dish! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with some pita bread and it was a hit with my family.


Hifza Waseem
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant and tomatoes cooked together beautifully and the spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and satisfying m


hall boy
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emmanuel sarpong
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The flavors in this stew were amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and spices gave it a wonderful richness. I served it with some flatbread and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Carolina Lopez
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and spices was delicious, and the yogurt sauce added a nice cooling touch. Would definitely recommend!


Mdhasan Vai
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Absolutely loved this recipe! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of extra cumin and paprika to give it a bit of a kick, and it turned out perfectly. Served it with some basmati rice and it wa


Cali Xasan
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This Persian eggplant stew was a delightful culinary journey! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the smoky eggplant and tangy tomatoes harmonizing perfectly. I especially enjoyed the subtle hint of saffron and the crunchiness of the frie