Khoresht-e Bademjan (Persian Aubergine & Lamb stew)
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Ingredients
- 800g Canned tomatoes. Chopped.
- 400g Tomato puree
- 4 tablespoons Dried lime powder
- 2 tablespoons Tumeric
- 750g Lamb shoulder. Diced.
- 5 Shallots. Chopped.
- 3 Aubergines
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil. Or best you can afford (plus a bit extra for coating).
- 4 Garlic clove. Finely chopped.
- 1 Lemon. Juiced.
- 500ml Water
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Description
This was a regular on the dinner table for us, growing up in a half Persian family. Completely, wonderfully delicious and yet so simple & hearty. Comfort food at its most exotic.
Method
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1. Peel, wash and then slice the Aubergines vertically, roughly 2cm thick.
2. Lightly coat the slices in oil, and sprinkle a pinch of salt on both sides of each slice.
3. On a high heat grill the slices on each side until lightly browned. Remove from the grill and set aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on a medium heat until very hot. Throw in the shallots, garlic and tumeric and fry for 2 minutes. Add diced lamb and continue to fry until meat is lightly browned.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, lime powder, lemon juice and water and stir in well. Cover and leave to simmer 30-35 minutes.
7. Stir in slices of aubergine making sure they are all submerged in the stew, adding more water if required. Cover and simmer for a further 15 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
Chef's Tips
Khoresh Bademjan is best served with steamed rice, and a gorgeous crispy slab of Tahdig.
As an alternative to lamb you could dry juicy bits of diced beef.
Amazing Persian Aubergine and Lamb stew, I tried this last night and looking forward to cooking this Aubergine and Lamb stew for my pals - thanks for sharing it with us.