Top toast points with this for an appetizer, or serve it as an accompaniment to grilled lamb, fish or chicken.
Recipe information
Yield
6 Appetizer or side dish servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed eggplant and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer eggplant to plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to same skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
Step 2
Add bell peppers and 3/4 teaspoon turmeric to skillet and sauté until peppers are almost tender, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes with their juices and sugar. Boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes longer. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and cool to room temperature. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.) Sprinkle with cilantro.
