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Iranian stuffed aubergines with coconut and almond sauce

Iranian stuffed aubergines with coconut and almond sauce is built on Cinnamon, Olive Oil, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, and Garlic Peeled And Chopped. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 60
• 1 tbsp
• 2 clove

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut the aubergines in half lengthways, place on a roasting tray cut side uppermost and cover with silver foil

2. 2

   Roast in the preheated oven until soft and cooked through (about 30 minutes).

3. 3

   Leave the aubergines to cool, then scoop out the middles leaving enough flesh for support.

4. 4

   Coarsely chop the innards and set aside.

5. 5

   Fry the onion in the olive oil until translucent. Add the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

6. 6

   Add the spice mix and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the green pepper and orange juice, stir well. Fry until the pepper is soft.

7. 7

   Mix the cashews with the cooked chickpeas, chopped apricots, chopped dates and diced tomatoes.

8. 8

   Add the cashew mix to the onion spice mix along with the chopped aubergine innards, lemon juice, coriander, salt and lots of black pepper.

9. 9

   Reserve some coriander for the garnish.

10. 10

    Pile the filling into the aubergine skins and bake for 15 minutes.

11. 11

    For the coconut and almond sauce: Gently fry the onion in the margarine until soft, add the garlic and ginger and fry very gently.

12. 12

    Make sure the onion and the garlic don t brown as this will ruin the colour of the sauce.

13. 13

    Add the spices, stir into the onion mixture, then add the coconut milk, water and cinnamon stick.

14. 14

    Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

15. 15

    Add the ground almonds, lime zest, juice and a pinch of salt.

16. 16

    Serve the aubergine, garnished with fresh coriander with the coconut and almond sauce and a green salad.