Khoresh Bademjan

Name: Khoresh Bademjan
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8–9 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided; 6 small Japanese eggplants (about 2 lb.), peeled, halved lengthwise; Kosher salt; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp. turmeric; ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon; Freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste; 3 medium tomatoes (about 1 lb.), seeds removed, coarsely chopped; 3 lemon omani (dried black limes) or 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; Cooked basmati rice, parsley leaves, plain yogurt, and flatbread (for serving)

By Andy Baraghani

October 5, 2020

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This Persian stew of tomatoes and spiced eggplant is typically made with lamb or beef, but it’s faster and just as savory without meat. If you’re using dried limes, puncture them with a knife to further release their unique tangy and musky flavor into the stew. Lime juice isn’t a perfect substitute, but it adds a hit of much-needed, brightening acidity.

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