Caspian Eggplant & Pomegranate Braise with Aromatic Herbs

Name: Caspian Eggplant & Pomegranate Braise with Aromatic Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Servings: 4
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 Thai bird or serrano chili, chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 Thai bird or serrano chili, chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 Thai bird or serrano chili, chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup pomegranate seeds; ½ cup chopped scallions; 8 Chinese eggplants (2 pounds) or 2 large regular eggplants, peeled and bitterness removed*; ½ cup olive oil; 8 Chinese eggplants (2 pounds) or 2 large regular eggplants, peeled and bitterness removed*; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 cups pomegranate juice or ½ cup pomegranate paste* diluted in 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon honey (optional); 3 cups pomegranate juice or ½ cup pomegranate paste* diluted in 3 cups water; 3 cups pomegranate juice or ½ cup pomegranate paste* diluted in 3 cups water; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 2 cups (½ pound) toasted walnuts

Preparation info

Servings:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 5

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

Ingredients

8 Chinese eggplants (2 pounds) or 2 large regular eggplants, peeled and bitterness removed*
½

Asia
Iran
Main course
Southeast Asia
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Remove the stalks from the eggplants and slice them into ¼-inch-thick-by-3-inch lengths.
Arrange the eggplant slices on an oiled baking sheet and brush both sides with a little oil. Cook each side under the broiler for 2 minutes or until golden brown (alternately, you can bake the eggplant slices in a 500°F preheated oven for 15 minutes).
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