Khoresh bademjan facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Khoresh bademjoon, khoresh bademjun, khoresh bodimjon, … |
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| Type | Stew |
| Course | Entrée |
| Place of origin |  Iran (Persia) |
| Main ingredients | Eggplant, lamb, tomato, saffron |
| Variations | Ghoore bademjan, gheymeh bademjan (see below) |
Khoresh bademjan is a yummy Persian stew made with eggplants and tomatoes. In the Persian language, khoresh means "stew," and bādemjān means "eggplant." So, the name tells you exactly what's in it! It's a popular dish in Iran.
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What is Khoresh Bademjan?
This tasty stew usually has fried eggplants that have been peeled. It can also include meat like lamb or beef, and fresh tomatoes. To give it a special tangy flavor, cooks often add something acidic. This could be sour grape juice or even dried limes.
The Flavors of Khoresh Bademjan
The stew gets its wonderful smell and taste from mild spices. These often include turmeric, cinnamon, and a tiny bit of saffron. Saffron is a very special spice that gives food a beautiful yellow color and a unique aroma.
How to Enjoy This Stew
Khoresh bademjan is usually served hot over fluffy Persian rice. Sometimes, people also make it with chicken instead of lamb or beef. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that many families in Iran enjoy.
Different Kinds of Khoresh Bademjan
There are a couple of popular ways to make this eggplant stew in Iranian cuisine. Each version has its own special twist!
- Ghoore bademjan (sour grape and eggplant stew)
- The word Ghoore means "unripe." This refers to unripe grapes.
- This version is often made with fresh sour grapes or verjuice. Verjuice is a tart juice made from unripe grapes.
- It usually has a lighter, more watery sauce that smells very nice.
- Gheymeh bademjan (yellow split peas and eggplant stew)
- Gheymeh means "chopped meat."
- In this stew, fried eggplants are used instead of fried potatoes.
- It's similar to another popular Persian stew called khoresh gheymeh, which uses yellow split peas and fried potatoes.
