Iranian savoury cake with aubergines

Cabernet Franc does very well paired with something vegetarian. In particular, a vegetable like aubergine is a good mate. It fits nicely with the earthiness of Cabernet Franc. - TEXT JOLANDE VOS | IMAGE PEXELS.COM

Preparation 1 hour + 15 minutes

What you need (6 people)

• knife tip saffron threads
• oil
• 3 onions, in thin half rings
• 2 large aubergines, cut into 2.5cm cubes
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• flour 1 tbsp
• baking powder 1 tsp
• 15 g flat parsley, finely chopped
• salt, freshly ground black pepper
• 150 g feta cheese, in small pieces
• extra: oven dish or roasting pan (approx. 30 x 38 cm)

This is how you make it

Put the saffron in a bowl and pour in 30 ml of boiling water. Let steep until cool. Line 2 bowls with a double layer of kitchen paper. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and fry the onion over low heat for 30 minutes until soft and tender, stirring occasionally. Scoop the onion out of the pan and drain on the kitchen paper. Meanwhile, heat a 2.5cm layer of oil in a frying pan. Add the aubergine and fry for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown. Scoop the aubergine out of the pan with a slotted spoon and drain in the other dish lined with kitchen paper. Preheat the oven to 200°. Line a large baking dish or roasting pan with baking paper.

Beat the eggs with the saffron mixture, yoghurt, flour and baking powder. Spoon in the onion, aubergine and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the kuku is cooked. Stick a knife into the centre of the savoury tart. When there is no raw egg left on the knife, the kuku is cooked. Spread the feta on top. Leave to cool slightly and cut into wedges. Delicious with mixed lettuce and baguette.

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This recipe is from: BAZAAR | SABRINA GHAYOUR | PUBLISHER GOOD COOK | ISBN: 9789461432124 | €25.95

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