Sautee aubergine ( touffe brinzel)

aubergine

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Wash the aubergine and cut it, then rub salt on it and leave to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

Wash and drain the salted aubergine.

Chop two potatoes into cubes and wash them.

Chop one medium-sized onion and one tomato.

Chop two green chilies and prepare curry leaves and thyme.

Heat five tablespoons of oil in a pot.

Add the drained aubergine to the pot.

Cover and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add one cup of hot water and let it cook on low heat.

After some time, add the chopped tomato and cook uncovered until the mixture dries out a bit.

Add salt to taste and switch off the gas when done.

Garnish with fresh fenugreek leaves.

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