میرزا قاسمی
Mirza Ghasemi
Charred eggplant with garlic, tomato and egg — the pride of Gilan.
Prep 10 min · Cook 30 minServes 4Easy
Ingredients
4 pers.
The story behind the dish
Created in Rasht, Iran's culinary capital, this smoky eggplant dish was named after its 19th-century inventor, Mohammad Qasem Khan.
Cooking mode
- 1Char the eggplants over flame until the skin blackens; peel and chop.
- 2Fry the garlic, add turmeric and chopped tomatoes; cook 10 minutes.
- 3Add the eggplant and simmer 10 minutes more.
- 4Beat the eggs, pour in and stir gently until just set.
- 5Serve with flatbread or rice.
Tips & troubleshooting
- ✦The eggs should stay soft — take the pan off the heat early.
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