Khoresh E Bademjan

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish))
• Water (1 cup)
• Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Ground cumin (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Beef or lamb (500g, cubed)
• Tomatoes (3 medium, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
• Eggplants (2 large, cubed)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the cubed beef or lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Add the turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat.
5. Add the cubed eggplants and diced tomatoes. Mix everything together.
6. Pour in the water and lemon juice. Stir well.
7. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the eggplants are cooked through.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve the khoresh-e bademjan hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
10. Enjoy with steamed rice or Persian bread.