How to cook an Organic Mirza Ghasemi?

An Organic and Vegetarian dish from North of Iran (Gilan). An original recipe

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2-4 Organic Eggplant (Round, dark purple, smooth skin)
• 2-3 Organic Pomodoro (Tomatoes)
• 2-4 Cloves of Garlic (or more)
• 1 small Onion
• Fried Onion (for garnish)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Turmeric
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Basil leaves (for garnish)
• Gamaj- Clay Pan (local name)

1. Organic eggplant Direction:
   Preheat oven to 375. Bake (or roast) eggplant for 40 - 45 minutes until the skin bursts. Let them cool down slightly. Peel and mash them.
2. Organic Pomodor (tomatoe) Bake Pomodor (local name for tomatoes) for 5-7 minutes. Peel and mash them too.
3. Turmeric Mash the garlic, chop the onion, and add oil to the pan. Sauté the onion and garlic. Add turmeric to the pan. Add eggplant and fry for few minutes (if you wanted a darker version, fry more).
   
   Add Pomodor and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (light)
4. Cover and cook over a low heat for 4-5 minutes.
   Uncover, crack the egg over the pan, and pour eggs over the eggplant.
5. Bon Appetite! Observe the process until the eggs start to solidify, do not stir.
   Garnish with basil leaves and fried onion and serve. Bon Appetite!

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with Basmati Rice, White Fish, Smoked Fish
• Serve with Olives
• Use fresh garlic instead of powder or dried
• The more garlic, the more taste!