Mirza Ghasemi (Persian Smoky Aubergine, Tomato and Egg Breakfast)
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Ingredients
- 3 aubergines
- 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 4 eggs
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 10.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 10.6 g
- of which sugars
- 8.2 g
- Fat
- 19.6 g
- of which saturates
- 2.9 g
- Fibre
- 7.1 g
- Salt
- 0.23 g
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Method
- 1
Prick the aubergines all over and grill under a very hot grill, turning often, for 20 minutes until the skins are blistered and black and the flesh is soft.
- 2
Leave to cool slightly, then peel off the skins and mash the flesh roughly.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pan and fry the garlic and turmeric for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree and cook for 8-10 minutes until broken down.
- 4
Stir in the mashed aubergine flesh and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until thick.
- 5
Beat the eggs and pour over the mixture, stirring for 2-3 minutes until just set.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper and serve with flatbread.
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