Armenian Aubergine Stew - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• About 500 grams aubergine (I used 3 smaller ones), cut into small chunks
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled (optional)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 400 grams crushed tomatoes or 500 grams tomato passata
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• salt
• coarsely ground black pepper
• 200-300 ml boiling water