Middle Eastern Eggplant With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch thick round slices; salt; olive oil, for shallow frying; Garlic Sauce; 5 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 4 tablespoons ground almonds; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 slices white bread; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; salt

Servings: persons

2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch thick round slices
salt
olive oil, for shallow frying
Garlic Sauce
5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 tablespoons ground almonds
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 slices white bread
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
salt

1
Sprinkle some salt over the brinjal slices and keep aside.
2
Cut each garlic clove into two pieces and soak in vinegar for 8-10 minutes.
3
Soak the bread in water then squeeze out the water completely. Crumble with hands and set aside.
4
Next, remove the garlic from vinegar and pound the garlic pieces with a little salt to form a paste.
5
Gradually add the crumbled bread alternating with a little vinegar.
6
When it is well ground into a smooth paste, mix in the ground almonds, olive oil, remaining vinegar, lemon juice and salt to taste.
7
Beat well to obtain a thick creamy consistency.
8
This forms the garlic sauce.
9
Then,towel dry the brinjal slices and shallow fry them.
10
Arrange the fried brinjal slices on a flat serving dish, spoon a dollop of garlic sauce over each slice.
11
Garnish with mint leaves.

553

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch thick round slices, salt, olive oil, for shallow frying, Garlic Sauce, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Eggplant With Garlic Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Middle Eastern Eggplant With Garlic Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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