How To Cook The Best and Simple South Sudanese / Sudanese SALATA Al ASWAD.Eggplant salad.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides heart-healthy fats while sunflower oil is more economical.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: diced apples

💰Cheaper: diced pears

Diced apples add sweetness and crunch, while pears are budget-friendly.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers a similar heat level, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile, while caraway seeds are less expensive.

Roast the eggplants directly over a flame or in the oven until the skin is charred and the inside is soft.

Once cooled, peel the skin and mash the flesh in a bowl.

Add the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and paprika to the mashed eggplant.

Mix well.

Season with salt and pepper. For a creamier texture, you can mix in tahini.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

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