Course Hors d'oeuvre Variations Kadoo-Qasemi | Region or state Northern Iran (Gilan) Place of origin Iran | |
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Main ingredients Aubergine (Eggplant), garlic, tomato, turmeric, oil or butter, salt, pepper, eggs Similar Fesenjān, Gheimeh, Ghormeh sabzi, Kashk, Baghala ghatogh | ||
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.
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. It can be prepared as a casserole dish, and is usually served with bread or rice. The variant made with zucchini instead of aubergine is called Kadoo Ghassemi.
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