The Moroccan Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine recipe is a long-standing tradition. Succulent eggplant, chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes.
Servings 8People
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Ingredients
22 large eggplants, diced
2cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1large onion, diced
3cloves garlic, minced
1tbspgrated fresh ginger
1tbspgrated fresh ginger
1tbsppaprika
1tspground cumin
1tspground cinnamon
1tspground coriander
1/2tspground turmeric
1/4tspcayenne pepper
2cupsegetable broth
1/4cuphoney
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
2tbspolive oil
2cupsbroccoli florets (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Equipment
large pot or tagine with a lid
Chef's knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon or spatula
Cutting board
Method
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat.
Add the onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggplant, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes until the eggplant begins to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth, chickpeas, and honey, then stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the eggplant is fully cooked.
Make sure to dice the eggplant into small, evenly sized pieces for even cooking.Use a tagine if you have one, as it helps to retain moisture and intensify flavors.If you don't have a tagine, use a large pot with a lid and cook the dish on low heat toprevent the liquid from evaporating too quickly.Serve the dish with a side of couscous or rice to make it a complete meal.