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Kuku Bedemjan
Miriam Kresh
Iranian Eggplant Frittata
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Iranian, Vegetarian
Servings
4
Equipment
1 skillet
1 casserole
1 large bowl
Ingredients
4
tablespoons
Olive oil
1
Onion
finely chopped
3-4
Garlic cloves
crushed
4
Small eggplants
cut into medium cubes
6
Eggs
3
Saffron threads
soaked in 1 tablespoon boiling water
1
teaspoon
Paprika
1/2
teaspoon
Salt
Ground black pepper to taste
To garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F - 180°C.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
Fry the onions until golden and soft, but not crisp.
Add the garlic. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
Add the eggplant cubes. Stir and cook 10-12 minutes, until they're soft and golden brown.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
Pour the eggplant mixture into the bowl.
Add the saffron water, paprika and seasoning.
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into an ovenproof casserole, or wipe the skillet clean for baking the kuku.
Heat the casserole or skillet a few minutes in the oven.
Pour the egg/vegetable mix into the casserole or skillet.
Bake 30-40 minutes until set. Garnish with parsley and serve.