Bengali risotto

Eggplant, spinach, mint and tamarind risotto with tofu.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs. oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 eggplants cut into cubes
• 150 grams tofu, cut in bite sized pieces
• 1 red chili, deseeded and thinly sliced
• 2 tbs. tamarind paste
• 1 tbs. brown sugar
• 250 grams risotto rice
• 10 g fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 150 grams fresh spinach

Directions:

1. In a large frying pan , warm the oil over a medium heat.
2. Add the onion and saute until brown.
3. Add the tofu and cook until the tofu is lightly browned.
4. Add the cubed eggplant, half of the sliced chili, a tablespoon of tamarind and the brown sugar.
5. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the eggplant is golden and beginning to soften.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the instructions on the pack.
8. Then add the rice, chopped mint, spinach and the remaining tamarind to the eggplant, tofu and onion mixture.
9. Toss all of the ingredients together until the spinach begins to wilt.
10. Scatter the remaining chili slices over the top of the dish and serve immediately.