Kashk bademjan
| Kashk bademjan with bread and usual side dishes | |
| Classification | Borani |
|---|---|
| Main raw materials | Eggplant and Kashk |
| origin | Iran |
| history | probably from Qajar dynasty |
| serving temperature | Both hot and cold |
Kashk bademjan (Persian: کشک بادمجان), alternatively kashk-e bademjan or Kashk o bademjan (Persian: کشک و بادمجان), is a staple Iranian dish made with "kashk and eggplant" – also the literal translation of its Persian language name. The dish is served as a dip and typically garnished with liquid saffron, sautéed onions, garlic and often walnuts. It can be consumed either as an appetizer or a main dish, and is typically eaten with fresh bread.