Thursday, May 19, 2011

What Sup: Lentil and Aubergine Bobotie

This feeds 4 people easily and a real winter warmer, perfect for a dinner party or if your mum is visiting. Its simple and satisfying. Its a traditional South African dish with a vegetarian twist.
All you need is:
1 and a half can lentils
1 Aubergine diced up
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
2tbs curry powder
3 tbs hot chutney
1tsp turmeric
6 Bay leaves
4 large eggs beaten with 1 cup of milk
rice: raisins, sugar and turmeric

Fry the onion and aubergine in olive oil till soft, add garlic curry powder and turmeric and fry for another min or so.  Place in an ovenproof dish and pour over the egg and milk mixture. Put the bay leaves on the top and bake for 40 min. Serve with some yellow rice.
When making the rice cook as per instructions at the rice packet, add 1 tbs sugar to the rice as it's boiling. Add 1tsp turmeric and half a cup raisins. Serve with a little sliced banana or dried coconut.

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