How to Cook Eggplants the Malawian Way (Mabilinganya Recipe)

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini has a similar texture and is lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce sodium and cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is more nutrient-dense, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Cut off the top part of the eggplants and slice them into smaller cube-like pieces.

Place the sliced eggplants on a plate and set them aside in the sun to dry.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-low heat.

Fry the dried eggplants gently until cooked through, then set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped onions and a bit of salt, cooking until softened.

Add the softened tomatoes to the pot.

Stir in the fried eggplants and add a little water to create a soup.

Let it simmer on low heat for less than 5 minutes.

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