Pairing Khoresh Bademjan correctly — a note on doogh yoghurt drink

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Khoresh Bademjan. I ordered it with doogh yoghurt drink and the fragrant and aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fenugreek in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the sofreh spread on the floor is the traditional Iranian dining setting. The a Tehran restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Khoresh Bademjan with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.