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Zahlouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)

Steamed aubergine, tomatoes and lemon, warmed with cumin and harissa, a Moroccan salad. It's finished with chopped parsley.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Steam eggplant cubes for 8-10 minutes or until soft. Tip onto a cutting board and mash with a fork.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom pan and cook the cumin seeds and garlic 1-2 minutes until the seeds become fragrant. Add the tomatoes, sugar, Harissa, and half the parsley. Cook 15-20 minutes over a low heat stirring occasionally until the mixturere resembles a thick sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and mashed eggplant. Stir until combined and heated through. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Let mixture come to room temperature. Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley.

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