Balado Cucumber / Terong Balado

INGREDIENTS:

1 lg Eggplant
3 Garlic cloves, -sliced or chopped
4 tb Onion, chopped
1 1/2 c Tomatoes (fresh), ripe
1 t Sugar
1 t Salt
2 ts Red hot chili peppers, -fresh
1/2 c Water
2 tb Vegetable oil

PREPARATION:

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the onion, garlic, tomatoes, salt, sugar, peppers and water and mash with a wooden spoon until it forms a coarse paste.
Fry the tomato paste in the oil until the liquid is reduced (about 10 minutes). Pour the sauce over the eggplant and serve immediately