Gojeh Bademjan – Persian Tomato and Aubergine Stew
If I had to pick my favourite vegan dish, in would be Gojeh Bademjaan! This veggie stew is full of flavour! You can serve it with bread, as well as aromatic rice. Best of all, it’s so easy to make!
This makes it the perfect weekday recipe for yourself to enjoy, as well as the ideal go-to Persian vegan dish! But let me warn you: Make enough for the meat lovers too, because this dish just might convert them! Let me show you how to prepare it.
Kookoo Bademjan - Eggplant/Aubergine Omelette
Kookooye Bademjan is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. One of my favourite nostalgic, vegetarian dishes that Maman used to make when I was a child.
Kookoo refers to dishes made of a mixture of ingredients that are then pan-fried, like a frittata. They have eggs as a base ingredient and they can be served warm or at room temperature.
Mirza Ghasemi - Persian Grilled Smoked Eggplant with Tomatoes and Eggs
Mirza Ghasemi is a flavourful Persian aubergines/eggplant dip from northern Iran. If you tried my previous Mirza Ghasemi recipe, I encourage you to give this one a go as well, whether you want to serve it with real or vegan eggs.
In this recipe the smoked aubergines are at the forefront of the dish, not being overpowered by the tomatoes, eggs or any other flavours. I promise you, it tastes like a piece of heaven.