Zahlouk (Eggplant And Tomato Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggplants, peeled and cubed
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil or 2 -3 tablespoons argan oil
1 -2 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 -3 large ripe tomatoes, pleeled and chopped to a pulp
1 -2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 -2 teaspoon harissa
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, the juice of
salt and pepper

Preparation

Steam eggplant cubes for 8-10 minutes or until soft. Tip onto a cutting board and mash with a fork.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom pan and cook the cumin seeds and garlic 1-2 minutes until the seeds become fragrant. Add the tomatoes, sugar, Harissa, and half the parsley. Cook 15-20 minutes over a low heat stirring occasionally until the mixturere resembles a thick sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and mashed eggplant. Stir until combined and heated through. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Let mixture come to room temperature. Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley.