Ajapsandali | One of my favorite eggplant dishes

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often more affordable.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Poblano peppers add flavor with fewer calories, while green bell peppers are cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while canned are more affordable.

Heat dry oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced eggplant and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped bell pepper and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix in butter and yellow root, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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