Wambatu Moju Sweet and Sour Eggplant Pickle with Rice
This simmered dish pairs Eggplant, baton cut with Basmati rice, dry, Onion, sliced and Garlic, minced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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