Algerian Eggplant Jam (savory)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 eggplants, about 13 oz each
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 cut eggplant into 1/2 inch slices, sprinkle liberally with salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
• 2 rinse well, squeeze gently and pat dry.
• 3 heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan and fry the slices in batches over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
• 4 drain on paper towels, then chop finely. put in a colander until most of the oil has drained off, then transfer to a bowl and add the paprika, cumin and sugar.
• 5 wipe out the frying pan then add the eggplant mixture and stir constantly over medium heat for 2 minutes. transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and season.
• 6 serve at room temperature.