Khandrajo (Aubergine) Filling

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Claudia Roden

Published 1986

  • About

This is a Sephardic Jewish filling similar to the French ratatouille.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) unpeeled aubergines, cut into small cubes
  • Salt
  • Oil

Method

Sprinkle cubed aubergines with salt and leave them in a colander for about ½ hour to allow the bitter juices to drain away. Rinse well and squeeze lightly.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan and fry the chopped onion to a dark golden colour. Add the aubergines and fry lightly until tender