Instructions: Place eggplant in a colander in layers each sprinkled with salt. Put a weight on top and let stand 1 hour. Rinse eggplant and dry well in kitchen cloth, squeezing to remove all the liquid. Heat peanut oil in pan and fry eggplant in batches just until golden brown. Transfering it to a colander to drain off fat. Cook zucchini in oil left in pan in the same manner. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add bell pepper and garlic to the pan and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, seasonings and simmer all for 30 minutes covered. add zucchini and eggplant to saucepan and continue simmering covered 1 hour. If at the end of this time there is still too much liquid in pan, turn heat up and cook a few more minutes.

NOTES : This is a great side dish with almost any grilled food. Serve at room temperature with some lemon drops.

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