Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew)

Name: Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 large Italian eggplants; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 14oz / 400g bottle tomato passata; Pinch ground saffron (optional but recommended); 3 cups canned chickpeas; 2 medium tomatoes halved; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 10min

Khoresh Bademjan is a Persian eggplant stew that's simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is also vegan which is so hearty and flavourful

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:25:14 GMT