Ajapsandali ( ), ajapsandal ( ) is a traditional Georgian and Armenian dish, also popular in the Northern Caucasus.
It consists of onion, eggplant, tomato and bell pepper grilled, stewed, or fried in vegetable oil and seasoned with garlic, basil, coriander leaves, parsley and other seasoning. Sometimes potato, chili pepper and carrots are added although traditional recipes do not include them.Burford T. 2015, Georgia, Bradt Travel Guide, p. 71.
The European counterpart of this dish is vegetable sauté or a ratatouille. However, ajapsandali is typically served cold.
See also Caponata Khoresh bademjan
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