Moroccan Zaalouk – Easy & Flavorful Eggplant Dip!

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh taste, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes retain flavor, and paste is often cheaper.

Boil water and add 3 tomatoes to it.

Chop 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, half a green chili, and 1 bell pepper.

In a pot, add 5 tablespoons of oil and heat it up.

Add the chopped onion, garlic, green chili, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add 3 eggplants to the pot and stir.

Season with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Pour in 0.5 cup of water, cover the pot, and cook for 20-30 minutes.

After cooking, mix in chopped parsley and drizzle with pomegranate molasses (narsharab).

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