Spiced Eggplant Stew

Ingredients (14)

• 4 tbsp olive oil divided
• 2 lbs eggplant peeled and cubed (See Note 1)
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 large white onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 28 oz tomatoes whole and peeled tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (See Note 1)
• 1/4 tsp saffron
• 3 dried limes or 2 tbsp fresh lime juice