Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onions chopped
  • 4 each bay leaves crumbled
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups tomatoes, canned
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds bruised
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Method

  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Add onion and bay leaves and cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, peel the eggplant, slice it then dice.
  • Add pieces to skillet.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Raise heat until mixture begins to simmer, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until the eggplant is very tender.