Eritrean

Paprika and Thyme Spiced Eggplant and Onion Stuffed Dish

Name: Paprika and Thyme Spiced Eggplant and Onion Stuffed Dish
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eritrean
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Smoky paprika with earthy thyme for complexity.

23 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir paprika and thyme into the oil before sautéing garlic.
Heat olive oil in a pot, then sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add eggplant, tomato paste, and spices, cooking for 5 minutes.
Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until eggplant is tender.
Serve with kisra or other flatbreads.

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