98min 4 ppl
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Aubergine and Whey Dip)
39 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
39 min · 9 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
260 kcalper person
Protein 7g
Carbs 18g
Fats 18g
About this dish
Smoky fried aubergine is mashed with caramelised onion and garlic, then finished with tangy kashk for a rich, savoury dip that's a staple of the Persian spread. A sizzle of mint oil and a scatter of walnuts on top give it its signature finish.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Tree Nuts
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Auberginespeeled and sliced into 1cm rounds2 whole
- Onionfinely sliced1 whole
- Garlic clovescrushed3 clove
Dairy & Eggs
- Kashkliquid whey150 ml
Dried Goods
- Walnutscrushed, to serve30 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Ground Turmeric1 tsp
- Fine sea salt0.5 tsp
- Black pepperfreshly ground1 pinch
- Dried Mint1 tbsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oilfor frying5 tbsp
Utensils
- Large frying pan
- Small saucepan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Peel and slice the aubergines into 1cm-thick rounds.
Approx. 6 minutes
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the aubergine slices in batches for 4 minutes on each side, until deep golden and soft.
Approx. 10 minutes
3
Transfer the fried aubergine to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
In the same pan, fry the onion over a medium heat for 8 minutes, until deep golden and caramelised.
Approx. 8 minutes
5
Add the garlic and ground turmeric and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Approx. 1 minute
6
Return the fried aubergine to the pan and mash it into the onion mixture with a fork, until mostly smooth.
Approx. 5 minutes
7
Stir the kashk through the aubergine mixture and season with fine sea salt and black pepper.
Approx. 3 minutes
8
Warm a little reserved oil in a small saucepan and sizzle the dried mint for 1 minute, until fragrant, to make the garnish oil.
Approx. 1 minute
9
Spoon the aubergine and kashk mixture into a serving dish, drizzle over the mint oil and scatter with the crushed walnuts.
Approx. 3 minutes
