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Georgian Ratatouille (Ajapsandali)

Name: Georgian Ratatouille (Ajapsandali)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, diced; 2 bell peppers, diced; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic; 1 green chili, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Georgian Ratatouille (Ajapsandali) reads herbaceous 4.9, allium 4.3 and earthy 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian side, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 3.0 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
Sour & Bright — 2.3 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 3.4 / 10
Rich & Fat — 3.6 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 5.7 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Herbaceous 4.9 · Allium 4.3 · Earthy 3.2 · Richness 3.1 · Sweetness 3.0 · Umami 2.7 · Salinity 2.6 · Heat 2.2 · Floral 2.1 · Fruity 2.0 · Sourness 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Nutty 1.6 · Bitterness 1.5 · Citrus 1.5

What's in it (11)

2 medium eggplants, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 green chili, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp sunflower oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper

Time & effort: about 45 min (25 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 25.3 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 5.1 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

Fry diced eggplant in oil until golden, then remove and set aside.
In the same pan soften onion and peppers, add tomatoes and cook down to a sauce, then return eggplant, add garlic and chili, and simmer everything together for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in masses of fresh basil and cilantro, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

Ratatouille — French
Taktouka — Moroccan
Bruschetta al Pomodoro — Italian
Rajma Chawal — Indian
Aloo Gobi — Indian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.