Kuku Bademjan (Persian Aubergine Kuku)
A soft, smoky baked omelette of roasted aubergine, onion and turmeric. Good hot, warm or cold in a lunchbox.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.09 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Halve the aubergines lengthways, brush the cut sides with 1 tablespoon oil and lay them cut side down on a tray. Roast for 35 minutes until completely soft.
35 min - 2
Meanwhile cook the onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 8 minutes until golden, adding the garlic and turmeric for the last minute.
8 min - 3
Scoop the aubergine flesh from the skins and mash roughly with a fork. Stir in the onion mix and the parsley.
- 4
Lower the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Beat the eggs with the baking powder, salt and pepper, then stir into the aubergine.
- 5
Heat the last 2 tablespoons of oil in a 20cm ovenproof dish or frying pan until hot. Pour in the mix and level the top.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed, golden and set in the middle. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into wedges.
27 min 30 s
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