Spicy Baby Aubergine Stew With Coriander & Mint
This aromatic Aubergine Tagine is a delightful dish that brings together the warm flavors of coriander, cumin, and mint. The tender baby aubergines are cooked in a fragrant sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and spices, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal. Serve this flavorful tagine with couscous and a dollop of yogurt for a truly comforting dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions , sliced
- 4 garlic cloves , smashed
- 2 red chillies , deseeded and sliced, or 2-3 dried red chillies left whole
- 2 tsp coriander seeds , toasted and crushed
- 2 tsp cumin seeds , toasted and crushed
- 16 baby aubergines , left whole with stalk intact
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp sugar
- bunch mint leaves, roughly chopped
- bunch coriander , roughly chopped
- couscous and yogurt to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan, add the onions and garlic and cook until they begin to colour. Add the chillies, coriander and cumin seeds. When the seeds give off a nutty aroma, toss in the whole aubergines, coating them in the onion and spices.
- Tip in tomatoes and sugar, cover and gently cook for 40 mins, until aubergines are tender.
- Season sauce and toss in half the mint and coriander. Cover and simmer for 2 mins. Sprinkle over remaining herbs and serve with couscous and yogurt.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 148 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.31 milligram of sodium
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