Cut the eggplants into round slices and soak them in salted water. Rinse the soaked eggplants and squeeze out the excess water. Grate 1 tomato into the bottom of a pot. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Place the cleaned and washed okra over the eggplant. Grate the remaining 2 tomatoes over the eggplant. Trim the stems off the long green peppers and arrange them julienned alongside the okra. Add 2 garlic cloves and 2 sugar cubes. Pour 1 dessert spoon of vinegar and 1 dessert spoon of lemon juice over everything. Drizzle ½ tea glass of vegetable oil and ½ tea glass of olive oil over the top. Add ½ dessert spoon of salt. Add just enough water so it doesn't rise above the ingredients. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it cook through.

About This Recipe

Centuries ago, eggplant was barely consumed across much of Europe for many years — it was alleged to cause madness, and even health problems such as leprosy, cancer, and bad breath. Contrary to popular belief, its entry into European cuisines, including Italy's above all, is relatively recent. In fact, eggplant has a neutral flavor, is botanically unexceptional compared to other vegetables, and doesn't come in a huge number of varieties. Yet it is both the pride of Indian cuisine — one of the world's most exotic culinary traditions — and an indispensable part of Mediterranean food culture. Eggplant ranks near the top of the world's most popular edible plants. After India, the regions where it is consumed most are the Mediterranean countries — especially Turkey — followed by East Asian countries and Latin America.

Eggplant;
*Helps balance cholesterol.
*Protects heart and cardiovascular health.
*Is beneficial for the digestive and excretory systems.
*Supports healthy blood circulation.
*Its low carbohydrate and high fiber content makes it a great choice for people with diabetes.
*Its nasunin content supports the absorption of excess iron.
*Thanks to the nicotine it contains, it may help with quitting smoking.
*It is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, and K.
*It also contains potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Thanks to all these vitamins and minerals, eggplant helps support proper brain function and memory.
*Its antioxidant and antibacterial properties help strengthen the body's immune system.
*Eggplant skins can help naturally darken hair color.
*Weekly skin treatments made with eggplant skins can help improve skin firmness.

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