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Entula (Ugandan Eggplant Stew)
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Entula (Ugandan Eggplant Stew)

19 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

491
Calories
11g
Protein
16g
Fat
83g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 20 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 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

  • 2 large eggplants , diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced zucchini or squash
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 3 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger , grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chile powder (optional, for heat)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley , chopped (for garnish )

Directions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent.

2

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute until the mixture becomes aromatic.

3

Add the diced eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes to the pot. Mix well to combine all the vegetables.

4

Sprinkle the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and chili powder (if using) over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Pour the vegetable broth or water into the pot, covering the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil , then reduce the heat to a simmer .

6

Cover the pot and let the stew cook for about 20–25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

7

Once the stew is ready, adjust the seasoning if needed.

8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for an extra burst of flavor.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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