TURKISH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PILAF (PATLICANLI PILAV)

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Really good. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos. This is really nice served with Recipe #322921.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 oval eggplants (aubergines, 1 lb in all)
salt
1 large onion
1/3 cup olive oil (be sure to use a good one!)
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
6 paper towels
yogurt, for serving (or Cucumber Salad With Yogurt (Middle East, Palestine) which is even better)

Steps:

  • Cut eggplants into large cubes with skin on. Place in a colander and sprinkle liberally with salt. Leave for 30 minutes.
  • Rince and dry eggplant with paper towels.
  • Half onion lengthwise and slice.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a heavy pan and fry eggplant cubes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and gently fry the onion until transparent. Add tomatoes, seasoning, herbs and fried eggplant. Bring to a boil.
  • Wash rice until the water runs clear. Drain and place on top of the eggplant mixture. Add chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil without stirring. Reduce heat, cover pan and leave to simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, place a few paper towels over the rim of the pan and replace the lid (This is important don't ignore this part or your pilav won't be as fluffy!).
  • Stir gently and turn into a heated serving dish.
  • Serve with yogurt and then enjoy the delicious taste.

Binyam Admassu
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This Turkish eggplant pilaf is a flavor explosion! The combination of spices, eggplant, and rice is simply divine. The eggplant is cooked to perfection, with a tender texture and a slightly smoky flavor. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the spic


Emmanuel Wani
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This Turkish eggplant pilaf is a great option for busy weeknights. The prep work is minimal and the dish comes together quickly. The eggplant and rice cook together in the oven, so you can relax while dinner is cooking. The spices add a wonderful fla


Robin Mambu
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this Turkish eggplant pilaf was a great find. The eggplant is a great source of fiber and antioxidants, and the pilaf is made with whole-wheat rice, which is a good source of fiber and nutrien


nawaz typest
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I'm a big fan of one-pot dishes, and this Turkish eggplant pilaf was a great example of how to make a delicious meal with minimal cleanup. The eggplant and rice cooked together perfectly in the oven, and the spices added a wonderful flavor to the dis


Anamul mristry
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I love dishes that are packed with flavor, and this Turkish eggplant pilaf definitely delivered! The spices were perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The eggplant was cooked to perfection, with a t


Toyin Loveth
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I'm a huge fan of eggplant, so I was excited to try this recipe. The eggplant was cooked beautifully, with a tender texture and a slightly smoky flavor. The pilaf was also delicious, with a fluffy texture and a savory flavor. The combination of the t


Qurbanali Solgi302
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I love experimenting with different cuisines, and this Turkish eggplant pilaf was a great opportunity to try something new. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make and how delicious it turned out. The eggplant and rice were cooked perfe


Nuralam Shikder
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I'm always looking for healthy and nutritious recipes, and this Turkish eggplant pilaf definitely fits the bill. The eggplant is a great source of fiber and antioxidants, and the pilaf is made with whole-wheat rice, which is a good source of fiber an


Balil Gujjar
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As a busy working mom, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that still taste delicious. This Turkish eggplant pilaf fit the bill perfectly! The prep work was minimal and the dish came together in no time. The eggplant and rice cooked evenly


Alizai Khan
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I'm a big fan of eggplant and pilaf, so I was excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, with a slight smoky flavor from the roasting. The pilaf was fluffy and flavorful, and the combination of spices was sp


Izmaile
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This Turkish eggplant pilaf is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tender eggplant, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The eggplant was cooked to perfection, with a slightly caramel