Spiced Eggplant & Chickpea Stew

Ingredients: 
  • 1 large eggplant, cubed
  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 400 g canned diced tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp (Umimi) spice blend
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: A dash of smoky mix
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
  1. Sauté: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Layer Vegetables: Add eggplant and tomatoes along with the (Umimi) blend and optional smoky mix.
  3. Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and chickpeas; simmer for 25 minutes until the eggplant is tender.
  4. Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with warm pita bread.