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Traditional Andalusian vegetable stew with rich tomato sauce.

Classic Alboronía

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
Alboronía is a journey through time in flavour: the recipe's roots stretch back to the Arab world, later conquering South America via Spain. It is essentially the ancestor of ratatouille, where the aubergine ('al-burani') plays the lead role. The secret lies in patiently sweating the vegetables so that they not only soften but their flavours meld into a thick, spiced ragout.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern / Spanish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Kitchen paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ None

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the aubergine into 2cm cubes. Salt generously and leave to stand in a colander for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

Tip: The salt draws water from the cells, so it absorbs less oil during frying and becomes crispier.
2 ✓

Dice the courgette, and finely chop the onion and garlic. Scald the tomatoes, peel and chop (or use the tin).

Tip: Tomato skin curls up and can be bothersome in the finished ragout, so it is worth removing.
3 ✓

Heat half the oil in the pan. Fry the aubergine cubes in batches until golden brown, then remove.

Tip: If the pan is overcrowded, the aubergine steams in its own moisture instead of frying.
4 ✓

In the same pan (top up oil if needed), sweat the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and courgette, and fry for a few minutes.

Tip: Add the garlic later than the onion, as it burns sooner and becomes bitter.
5 ✓

Return the aubergine, add the tomato and spices (paprika, cumin, curry powder). Stir to combine.

Tip: The tomato juice will dissolve the flavours stuck to the bottom of the pan (deglazing).
6 ✓

Cook over a low heat, covered, for approx. 20 minutes until you have a thick, creamy stew. If it dries out too much, pour in a little water.

Tip: This is when the flavours mature together.
7 ✓

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander.

Tip: Coriander loses its fresh aroma under heat, so add only at the end.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the aubergine bitter?
Older varieties can be bitter. Salting and resting (sweating) helps to draw out the bitter juices.
It turned out too oily, what did I do wrong?
Aubergine absorbs oil like a sponge. Fry at a higher temperature, or grill briefly without fat first.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Aubergines
  • 1 whole Young courgette
  • 3 whole Ripe tomatoes (or 1 tin chopped tomatoes)
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh coriander