Mela Ghormeh
Mela Ghormeh is a simple, delicious vegetarian Persian stew (ghormeh) from the Caspian region of Iran, primarily featuring eggplant (mela/melour) and tomatoes. It is a distinct dish from the more widely known Ghormeh Sabzi herb stew.
Ingredients
Eggplants (2 medium Italian...
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