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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Oil
  • 2 x Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 lb Aubergine, cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 2 ounce Chickpeas, soaked & cooked*
  • 1 whl lentils, (2 ounce.) washed
  • 3 pt Water or possibly vegetable stock
  • 4 lrg Tomatoes, blanched, peeled and minced
  • 1 lrg Lemon, juice of
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Dry mint

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add in the aubergine cubes and fry, turning frequently, for 2-3 min.
  • Add in the liquid removed chickpeas and lentils to the pan with the water or possibly stock and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 20 min.
  • 2.
  • Add in the tomatoes and lemon juice and simmer for a further 45 min or possibly till the lentils and chickpeas are really tender.
  • If necessary, add in a little more water or possibly stock to maintain about 2-1/2 - 3 pints liquid.
  • 3.
  • Stir in the salt and mint, simmer for a few more min and serve.