The aromas in the kitchen when I make Gosht (a dish similar to Rogan Josh) evoke so many memories of Iran. We had two different maids over the two years we lived there when I was growing up. Fatimeh, a Muslim, did not eat pork. However Pari, our first maid, was raised in a Christian orphanage and did cook pork regularly for us. She made the best Gosht (stew) with eggplant and pork. Fatimeh, of course, made it with lamb or beef. I have even made this recipe with cut up chicken thighs and drumsticks and it, too, was yummy. Your choice on the meat. It’s the rest of what goes into the skillet that really makes this a wonderful, out-of-the-ordinary dinner. If you want to cut carbs a bit, eliminate the dried prunes completely. If you can afford the extra carbs, add a couple more of them! They are delicious in this recipe and fruit is traditionally added to such stews in Iran! I serve this either on a bed of steamed cauliflower, or with rolled up Joseph’s Flax & Oat Fiber Lavash bread (1/2 sheet per person)
This recipe is suitable once you reach Phase 2 Atkins and Keto programs if the numbers fit your daily limits.
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INGREDIENTS:
12 oz. lean pork loin (or lamb, beef or 4 chicken pieces), trimmed of fat
¼ c. coconut or olive oil
10 oz. eggplant, skin on, cubed large
4 Roma tomatoes, cubed large
1 c. homemade chicken broth
4 oz. sliced yellow onion
1 c. frozen spinach, broken apart
1 T. Rogan Josh spice powder (I order from Penzy’s on-line)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 cl. garlic minced
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
½ c. chopped cilantro
1 tsp. my Garam Masala
2 dried prunes (I use Delmonte brand), chopped
DIRECTIONS: Heat oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet. Add the eggplant to the pan and stir until it begins to brown. Add the onion and meat and brown them as well. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well. Lower heat to low and simmer with lid on the pan for about 30 minutes. Eggplant will break down and slightly thicken the stew, but if you like, you can slightly thicken with your favorite thickener. Serve over steamed cauliflower or with ½ sheet of Joseph’s Lavash Bread per person.
VARIATIONS: Add 1 c. heavy cream or if beyond Induction, 1/2 c. yogurt for a richer sauce.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Makes 4 servings, each contains:
282 calories, 18.49 g fat, 13.77 g carbs, 5.57 g fiber, 8.20 g NET CARBS, 16.9 g protein, 181 mg sodium
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