Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 lb. stew meat (beef, lamb or goat), cubed
  • 1 1/2 medium chopped, onion
  • 1 c. yellow peas
  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. dry lemon
  • garlic to taste
  • turmeric to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Early in day, peel and slice eggplant; then place slices on plate, salt and leave for several hours until bitter juice comes out.
  • In stew pot, fry stew meat and onions until meat is brown. Add 3 cups water, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic and lemon to meat. Boil 5 minutes, then add tomato sauce.
  • Cook on medium heat (an even simmer) for about 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Add yellow peas and simmer 30 minutes more until peas are soft (not mushy).
  • While stew meat is simmering, wash eggplant and dry off. Fry eggplant seasoned with turmeric in skillet until golden brown. Drain off excess oil with paper towels.
  • When peas are done, add eggplant to meat.
  • Serve with rice.