Kashk bademjan with bread and usual side dishes | |
Classification | Borani |
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Main raw materials | Eggplant and Kashk |
origin | Iran |
history | probably from Qajar dynasty |
serving temperature | Both hot and cold |
Kashk bademjan ( Persian: کشک بادمجان), alternatively kashk-e bademjan or Kashk o bademjan ( Persian: کشک و بادمجان), is a staple Iranian dish made with " kashk and eggplant" – also the literal translation of its Persian language name. [1] [2] The dish is served as a dip and typically garnished with liquid saffron, sautéed onions, garlic and often walnuts. [1] It can be consumed either as an appetizer or a main dish, and is typically eaten with fresh bread. [3]