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Iranian Azerbaijani zucchini borani, baked in layers

Iranian Azerbaijani zucchini borani, baked in layers

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A dish from Iranian Azerbaijan: pan-fried zucchini, sliced apples, onions, and tomatoes layered together with garlic and bell peppers, topped with a turme…

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Recipe from Roozitaa, Doostdar, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The vegetables, arranged in layers in a skillet, slowly cook in the tomato sauce and meld together. The sauce can be browned, or simply thinned out.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time1 hr 15 min
  • Total1 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbled
  • Estimated cost$5.42 $1.36 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.36
  • $0.34
  • $0.21
  • $1.68
  • $0.16
  • $1.59
  • $0.32
  • $0.17
  • $0.59

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the zucchini on both sides in the oil over medium heat, and set them aside.
  2. In a deep skillet with a lid, arrange the onion rings at the bottom. ≈ 3 min
  3. Place the baked apples, French-fried zucchini, and tomatoes on top.
  4. If you wish, add the bell pepper and distribute the garlic evenly. ≈ 3 min
  5. Heat the tomato paste in a little olive oil with salt, pepper, and turmeric. Add a small amount of water and simmer for a moment to remove the raw taste. Pour over the vegetables.
  6. Cover and let it cook for one hour over very low heat.

The bill

Iranian Azerbaijani zucchini borani, baked in layers

  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced$0.36
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and sliced$0.34
  • 1 medium onion, sliced$0.21
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced$1.68
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste$0.16
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)$1.59
  • salt, pepper, and turmeric$0.32
  • oil, for deep frying$0.17
  • A drizzle of olive oil$0.59

Total$5.42

that's $1.36 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized zucchini, peeled and sliced thinly or into rounds
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • salt, pepper, and turmeric
  • oil, for deep frying
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • A little water

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