EGGPLANT PILAF WITH PINE NUTS AND CUMIN
A great recipe using eggplant and spices. Adapted from Gourmet magazine. A Russian recipe! The ingredients are also typically African/Middle Eastern.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover the eggplant with water in a bowl and add about 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Soak 30 minutes. Drain eggplant and squeeze by handfuls to remove excess moisture, then pat dry.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12" nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking, and sauté eggplant, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes. Cool eggplant.
- Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, raisins, remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt, cumin and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered and undisturbed, until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and gently stir in tomato and eggplant. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool 10 minutes. Stir in dill, then transfer pilaf to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with pine nuts(or pistachios).
- The pilaf can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in the microwave.
- Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 2335.6, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 5
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