Tunisian Smoky Eggplant Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic stew originating from Tunisia, made with smoky eggplant and spices.
Ingredients
- β2 large smoky eggplant
- β2 tablespoons tunisian olive oil
- β1 medium onion
- β3 cloves garlic
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon paprika
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
- β1 tablespoon tagine spice mix
- βfor garnish chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
- 3
Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add the eggplant and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
- 5
Pour in 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the tagine, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
- 7
Stir in the tagine spice mix and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Serve the eggplant hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.