Eggplant Manzaleh (Masqa'a / Moussaka)

Ingredients

• 1 kg eggplants
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 medium onions, oil for frying
• Salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 large tomatoes
• For more eggplant ideas, see: Oven-Baked Potato and Eggplant Tray

Method

1. Cut the eggplant into cubes or as desired.
2. Fry them and let them drain, or place them on kitchen paper.
3. In a pot, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until it softens and turns slightly golden.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, water, chickpeas, and salt to it.
5. When the eggplant mixture boils, let it boil for about 10 minutes until the broth thickens.
   Timers: 10 min
6. Add the eggplant and let it boil again for about 5 minutes.
   Timers: 5 min
7. Let it cool before serving.
8. Fatima Jammoul
9. For more ideas for making eggplant, here is the link: Potato and eggplant tray in the oven