Persian Dishes from around Iran | Episode 1: Mirza Ghasemi

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: squash

Zucchini and squash are more readily available and have a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola oil is cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can provide flavor at a lower cost.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Tofu or aquafaba can replace eggs for a plant-based option.

Wash your vegetables.

Skewer the eggplants and tomatoes and put them on fire over coal or stovetop.

Peel them once they’re smoked.

Mash them with a fork.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic together.

Mix the mashed tomatoes and eggplants into the mix.

Add the eggs and mix them well.

Once everything is cooked, serve Mirza Ghasemi with bread and fresh herbs.

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