Fried Eggplant with Meat
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 200 grams ground meat
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 large sweet green pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
- 2 tablespoons fried pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 chili peppers
For frying
- Corn oil as needed
Preparation
Peel the eggplant and cut it into thick finger shapes, then set aside.
In a small bowl, combine black pepper, salt, mixed spices, paprika, ground coriander, and cumin; mix well.
In another bowl, place the ground meat and half of the spice mixture; mix thoroughly and shape into small finger-shaped patties.
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add the meat patties, cook until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, and stir until golden brown.
Add the green pepper and stir it with the onion.
Add the tomato paste and stir well, then add 1/4 cup of water; let the sauce thicken for a few minutes.
Add the eggplant, meat patties, tomatoes, crushed hot pepper, and the remaining spice mixture; cover the skillet and cook on low heat for a few minutes until everything is well combined and done. Serve in the skillet or as desired.
