Mirza Ghassemi
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
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| Place of origin | Iran |
| Region or state | Northern Iran (Gilan) |
| Main ingredients | Aubergine (Eggplant), garlic, tomato, turmeric, oil or butter, salt, pepper, eggs |
| Variations | Kadoo-Qasemi |
 Cookbook: Mirza-Qasemi  Media: Mirza-Qasemi | |
Mirza Ghassemi (Persian: میرزاقاسمی, Mirzā-Ghāsemi) is a Northern Iranian (originally from Gilan province) appetizer or main based on tandoori or grilled aubergine (eggplant), distinct to the Caspian Sea region.[1]
The spelling of the name of this dish varies in English and can include; Mirza Ghasemi, Mirza Qasemi.
The dish consists of aubergines seasoned with garlic, tomato, turmeric, oil or butter, salt and pepper bound together with eggs.[2] It can be prepared as a casserole dish,[2] and is usually served with bread or rice. The variant made with zucchini instead of aubergine is called Kadoo Ghassemi.
See also
- Eggplant salads and appetizers
- List of casserole dishes
- List of egg dishes
- Kashk e badamjan, another popular Iranian eggplant dish
References
- ↑ "Mirza Ghasemi, the recipe of one of my favorite dishes from Iran". Chasing The Unexpected. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
- 1 2 Ramazani, N. (1974). Persian Cooking: A Table of Exotic Delights. Iranbooks. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-936347-77-6.
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