SPICED SEARED EGGPLANT WITH PEARL COUSCOUS
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Heat a heavy pot (2 to 3 quarts) with a tight-fitting lid over medium until hot but not smoking. Add couscous and toast, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer toasted couscous to a bowl.
- Add oil to pot and raise heat to medium-high. When it shimmers, add eggplant, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and golden and the eggplant is browned and slightly shrunken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir just until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and the prepared spice mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in toasted couscous, tomato and 1 1/2 cups water, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, 8 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest 2 minutes. Uncover, stir in paprika and parsley, then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve immediately and dollop with yogurt, if desired.
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Mufu Jnr
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this dish again. It's a new favorite!
Anisha Hossein
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Zweli Shabangu
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of yogurt sauce and it was perfect.
Raphael Sunu
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to this dish and it gave it a nice nutty flavor.
Naruto Usumaki
[email protected]This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Dm Bayzed
[email protected]I've never cooked eggplant before, but this recipe made it easy. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the spices were delicious.
Khalilur Rahman
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.
Horllorunphemmy Esllworth
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pearl couscous, but I thought it worked really well in this dish. It was a nice contrast to the crispy eggplant.
Raees Dyason
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful.
Saifurahman Haideree
[email protected]I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was one of the best eggplant dishes she's ever had.
Suvash Yadav9076
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.
Sk1pp3R
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe definitely delivered. The spices really complemented the eggplant and the pearl couscous was a nice touch.
life in jamaica
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Ruby Paulraj
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kohinoor Akther
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the spiced eggplant and the pearl couscous.
Tumusiime Devis
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the crispy texture of the eggplant.
naveed kousar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The spices really brought out the flavor of the eggplant and the pearl couscous was a great accompaniment.
Sunday Princess
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the pearl couscous was light and fluffy. The spices added a delicious depth of flavor.