Eggplant Spread Condiment

Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comIt’s time for a good eggplant spread! Different from the eggplant caviar, this eggplant condiment recipe counts not less than 14 various ingredients. Ideal to spread over a good slice of bread!

Learn to make a spicy eggplant spread

For a large jar (about 50 cl):

• 2-3 eggplants cut into cubes (depending on size)
• 1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch) minced
• 1 piece fresh turmeric (1 inch) chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A dry bird pepper crushed, dry (also known as Pequin pepper)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt

Preparation

Heat oil in a casserole. Add fennel seeds and cumin seeds, heat for 1 minute. Add all other spices and garlic, cook over even heat for 2 to 3 minutes without burning. Then add the vinegar, water, egg, ginger, turmeric, fresh chili peppers. Cook 30 minutes over very low heat and cover. Let cool before transfer to a jar. Store in refrigerator.

What you you think of this eggplant spread recipe? What would you add as spices or other herbs?

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