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Batinjan
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Batinjan

11 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

502
Calories
28g
Protein
35g
Fat
21g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 300g (10oz) lamb chops and boneless lamb cubes
  • 3 medium aubergines sliced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1.2 litre (2 pints) boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1

Trim and wash meat, then place in medium saucepan and cover with boiling water (meat must be completely covered). Boil for 5 minutes with lid uncovered. Drain meat and discard water.

2

Slice the aubergines about 1cm (½ inch) thick and fry using 2 tablespoons of oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.

3

In a medium saucepan place 1 tablespoon of oil. Place on medium heat and fry onions and garlic until slightly brown. Add meat and fry together for 1-2 minutes. Pour boiling water, cover pan and boil for 30 minutes on medium heat.

4

Now add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon juice, salt and garam masala.

5

Add the aubergines to the pan, cover and boil for 15 minutes on medium heat, then stir gently, simmer for a further 15 minutes.

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Category:Arabian Recipes

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Category:Arabian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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