Khoresh bademjan
Khoresh bademjan ( or , or in IPA: /xɒrɛʃ ˈbɔˌdəmˈd͡ʒuːn/) is a Persian stew of eggplant and tomatoes. The word "khoresh" means "stew," and "bādemjān" () means "eggplant." About. Typically this dish is made of fried and skinned eggplants, optional lamb or beef, tomatoes, an acidic component such as sour grape juice or sun dried limes and mild aromatic spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and saffron. This dish is typically served over Persian rice. Variations. Two different versions of this stew are prevalent in Iranian cuisine: