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Lunch · Persian

Kashk-e Bademjan ba Nan (Aubergine and Soured Cream Mash with Walnuts)

45 min Serves 4 ~546 kcal/serving ~£5.00 (£1.25/serving) Contains-nutsVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 3 aubergines
  • 150 g soured cream
  • 50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 flatbreads

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
546 kcal
Protein
11.3 g
Carbohydrate
46.4 g
of which sugars
12.4 g
Fat
32.6 g
of which saturates
7 g
Fibre
9.6 g
Salt
0.83 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Peel and slice the aubergines, salt lightly and leave for 15 minutes, then pat dry.

  2. 2

    Fry the aubergine in half the oil over a medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes until very soft and golden, then mash roughly.

  3. 3

    Fry the garlic in the remaining oil for 1 minute, add to the mashed aubergine with the soured cream, and mash again until well combined and creamy.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile fry the sliced onions over a medium heat for 12-15 minutes until deep golden and crisp.

  5. 5

    Taste the aubergine mash and season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Spoon onto plates, top with the crispy onions and walnuts, and serve with warmed flatbread for scooping.

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