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Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Khoresh Bademjan
A Persian eggplant and lamb stew with tomato, turmeric, saffron, and a bright sour note from dried lime or lemon.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 60 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the stew
- 650 gr Diced lamb
- 4 adet Eggplants
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Saffron water
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 5 yemek kaşığı(~75 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplants lengthwise, sprinkle with one third of the salt, rest for 20 minutes, and dry.
20 min20:00 - 2
Fry the eggplants in half of the olive oil for 3 minutes per side, until colored.
6 min06:00 - 3
Sear the diced lamb in the remaining olive oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the chopped onion and soften for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste, turmeric, black pepper, and remaining salt and toast for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the chopped tomatoes and hot water, cover, and cook the meat for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 7
Add the eggplants, saffron water, and lemon juice to the pot and cook over low heat for 12 minutes without breaking them apart.
12 min12:00
💡 Tip: If dried limu amani is unavailable, use a little sour grape juice or lemon juice; it is safer to balance the acidity near the end rather than at the start.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the khoresh over saffron rice, with yogurt cucumber salad if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
32
g protein
34
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 26%Fat 49%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Khoresh Bademjan make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Khoresh Bademjan take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 60 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 105 minutes in total.Is Khoresh Bademjan difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Khoresh Bademjan have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 34g, fat: 28g.Is Khoresh Bademjan allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Khoresh Bademjan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Khoresh Bademjan need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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