Name: Mirza Ghasemi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Iranian — Gilan
Ingredients: 2 medium aubergines, about 650 g total; 300 g ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 20 g garlic, finely chopped; 30 ml olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 g fine salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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2 medium aubergines, about 650 g total
300 g ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
20 g garlic, finely chopped
30 ml olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 g fine salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Pierce the aubergines and cook on a hot outdoor grillPierce the aubergines and cook on a hot outdoor grill, turning often, until blackened and collapsed, about 25–35 minutes. Alternatively, roast under a hot oven grill, turning as they char. The flesh must be soft all the way through.
When cool enough to handle, remove the black skinWhen cool enough to handle, remove the black skin. Drain the flesh briefly and chop it roughly.
Warm the oil in a wide panWarm the oil in a wide pan. Cook the garlic gently until fragrant and just beginning to colour, then stir in the turmeric. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for 10–12 minutes until the watery juices have reduced.
Fold in the aubergine and mash with a wooden spoonFold in the aubergine and mash with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes. Clear a space in the pan, pour in the eggs, and stir them until fully set before folding them through the vegetables.

Mirza Ghasemi Recipe

Mirza Ghasemi

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