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Yatimcheh یتیمچه

Simple vegetarian braise of aubergines, tomatoes and onions; “the little orphan” because there is no meat in it.

⏱ 50 min · vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1½ aubergines
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 onions
  • 1½ garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. Peel and dice the aubergines, salt and fry golden in oil.
  2. Fry the onions and garlic and add the turmeric and tomato paste.
  3. Dice the tomatoes, add with the aubergines and braise for 20 minutes. Season.
  4. Serve with bread or rice.