Wambatu moju (eggplant/brinjals pickle)

Served mostly with rice and curries, wambatu moju is an extremely flavorful candied eggplant (brinjals) pickle.

The eggplant – usually the purple-skinned, long and slender variety – is cut into bite-sized wedges and deep fried, giving the eggplant a crispy texture with a soft and silky interior.

It’s then caramelized with a spoon of sugar, vinegar, red onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, chili powder and a hint of turmeric powder until the color turns almost black.

Take a bite and the soft and juicy texture of the eggplant should melt in your mouth – the slightly sweet, sour and salty contrast is absolutely sensational.

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