Name: Authentic Qorma-e-Badamjan (Herat) Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 5 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 large eggplants (about 1.5 lbs total); 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (full-fat preferred); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 cup water or lamb broth; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish); Optional: 1 green chili, finely chopped (for heat)

Qorma-e-Badamjan (Herat) Afghanistan

Eggplant stew with lamb, tomatoes, and yogurt, a Herati specialty.

Afghanistan stew

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