If you like your recipes quick and simple but tasting great here’s a variation of the previous recipe. Just for you
Simple Aubergine Pickle
Ingredients
- 1 good glug of oil
- 1 large aubergine
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp vinegar
- 4 tbsp sugar
- salt to taste
Spices
- 1 tbsp garam masala ground
- 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
- red chilli powder to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin whole or ground
Instructions
- slice the onions and chop the aubergine into fairly small pieces
- heat some oil in a pan: if you're using whole cumin seed add this to the hot oil, let it sizzle for a few seconds (without burning) them add the onions
- cook the onions for 5 minutes, then add the sliced garlic. Continue to cook gently for another 5 minutes
- add the aubergines, tossing them to cover in oil. Sauté for a few minutes to slightly brown them
- add the vinegar, sugar, powdered spices and salt plus enough water to cover; bring to the boil, turn down the heat and cover. Cook for 30 minutes or longer until the liquid is absorbed, the aubergines are soft and you have a deep dark, shiny finish. You may need to add more water and stir the mixture during this time to stop it from sticking
- cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks
- great with pappadams or cheese or as an alternative to ketchup. Enjoy
