Ajapsandali- vegetarian dish
ingredients: 1. 3 eggplants, cubed 2. 1 large onion, chopped 3. 2 bell pepper(red and green) cut up in chunks 4. 1-2 large fresh tomatoes, skinned and chopped or 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes 5. 1/2 cup each of celery green leaves, cilantro and basil, minced salt, crushed red peppers Step 1. Prepare the vegetables. Salt (about 1 tsp.) eggplant and let stand 10 minutes, squeeze out any liquid. Step 2. Add 2-3 tablespoons in the pan oil and fry the eggplant. Set aside. In the remaining oil saute onions and peppers. Step 3. Add eggplants and tomatoes. Cover with a lid and let simmer on medium heat until the vegetables get soft, don’t mix. Step 4. Add garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Remove from heat, mix well and serve hot or cold. Can be cooked with or without potatoes. Step 5. For an authentic taste add coriander, dill and parsley greens and pinch of saffron You can easily prepare this healthy food in the kitchen of hostel with products which are not expensive and save money :) P.S. You’ll find tasty recipes like these in the HostelBookers.com Backpacker Recipe Enjoy!