Pindzur is a traditional North Macedonian recipe for a classic accompaniment of a sauce made from paprika chillies, tomatoes, aubergines and garlic cooked in oil that's often served on bread as a starter. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic North Macedonian version of: Pindzur.
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Ingredients:
1kg large paprika chillies
500g unripe tomatoes
500g aubergines (eggplants)
2.2l oil (about)
salt, to taste
4 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
Method:
Wash the chillies then wipe dry and fry in a little oil. In the meantime, add the green tomatoes and aubergines to a baking tray, place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C and bake for about 20 minutes, or until soft.
Remove the tomatoes and aubergines from the oven, allow to cool until they can be handled then peel. Chop coarsely then combine with the chillies in the pan. Season to taste with salt then gradually add the oil, stirring constantly.
Cook over low heat until the mixture is thoroughly blended then add the garlic. Stir to mix, cook for a few minutes then take off the heat. When cool enough to handle serve on bread as a starter or use as as an accompaniment to grilled meat, cornbread, pogatcha etc.
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