Aubergine Pilaf Recipe

• patlicanli pilav turkish
• 2 x aubergines peeled in zebra stripes cut in quarters lengthways and sliced
• 350 gm long grain rice
• 1 x onion minced
• 4 clv garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp. clarified butter or possibly extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp tomato puree
• 2 x tomatoes skinned and minced
• 900 ml water sunflower oil for deep frying
• 1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper

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