Persian Lamb-Vegetable Khoreshe

== Description ==
A Khoreshe is a type of thickened sauce, usually containing meat and vegetables, that is served over rice. This is one of my favorite Persian dishes, one I used to make for my friend Said. It is Persian home-style cooking at its best! 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 large eggplant
* olive oil
* 2 large onions, sliced
* 2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* fresh ground pepper
== Directions ==
# Slice the unpeeled eggplant and sprinkle with salt; place in a colander to drain for 25-30 minutes.
# Pat eggplant dry and set aside.
# Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large saute pan; sauté eggplant until tender.
# Add a little oil as needed to prevent sticking.
# In large kettle, heat 2 tbsp.
# olive oil; add onions and sauté until tender.
# Add lamb cubes, browning on all sides.
# Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then add eggplant, tomatoes, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper; add ½ cup water.
# Simmer for 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
# Serve over chelo, or steamed basmati rice.
# Lemon wedges also make a good condiment.
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes