"Pete C." wrote:
>
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >
> > A friend of mine is having a casual dinner for family and a few friends.
> > There will bea bout 15 people. She is serving beef shish kabob and rice
> > pilaf. Appetizers and desserts are already taken care of. I've agreen to
> > provide another side dish, but haven't decided what to take. AFAIK, most of
> > the people there will eat most things and no allergies are involved.
> >
> > Oh, it can be something I can either make ahead and take or something I cook
> > at her house. Either is accepetable.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > TIA
>
> "Brony Banjan Damshoda"
>
> An eggplant dish that also has tomatoes, peppers and onions. Quite easy
> to make and very good. From "Classic Afghan Cookbook" ISBN 0-9669206-0-0
> (highly recommended).
>
> 2 medium eggplants
> 2 large tomatoes
> 2 large green peppers
> 1 large onion
> 1tsp chopped garlic
> 1/4tsp black pepper
> 1tsp chopped jalapeno
>
> Peel and slice eggplant the long way into 1/2" thick slices. Salt and
> rest in a strainer to draw out juices ~2hr.
>
> Slice the onion, tomatoes and peppers into 1/4" thick rings / slices.
> Place the onion in the bottom of a round pot and set aside.
>
> Lightly fry the eggplant on each side in a little oil until lightly
> browned. Place half the eggplant on top of the oinions in the pot. Place
> half the pepper and tomato slices on top of the eggplant in the pot.
> Sprinkle half of the garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top of the
> contents in the pot. Place the remaining eggplant in another layer, then
> top with the remaining green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining
> garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top.
>
> Place a kitchen towel over the pot, then the lid, and fold the excess
> towel over the lid. The towel absorbs the vapor and prevents it from
> dripping back into the pot. Simmer over medium heat or until everything
> is tender.
>
> Yes, the recipe is correct, you do not add any liquid to the pot. All of
> the liquid comes from the vegtables, particularly the tomatoes. Standard
> garnish is yogurt and mint.

Additional suggestion, do the prep up through the in pot assembly at
home, then do the final 20min simmer on site.