Eggplant, Chickpea and Tomato Stew

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Ingredients
  • 1 Eggplant, cubed
  • 1 tsp of salt divided in 2
  • ½ cup chickpeas, dried and peeled
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cold water
  • ½ red onion, cut into strips
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp light brown sugar
  • basil leaves, sesame seeds, and corn tortillas
Instructions
  • Put the eggplant in a bowl with ½ tsp of salt. Mix and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot® and put the chickpeas, garlic, and water inside.
  • Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 14 Minutes.
  • Once that process is finished, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the pressure has been released, remove the lid from the Instant Pot® and add the onion, eggplants, tomato, oil, pepper, cumin, and brown sugar. Mix.
  • Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid following the instructions in step 3. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 16 Minutes.
  • When done cooking, press Cancel and remove the lid following the instructions in step 4. Stir. Serve with basil leaves and sesame seeds on corn tortillas.
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