Eggplant jam from Azerbaijan | |
| Alternative names | Badımcan mürəbbəsi Patlıcan reçeli |
|---|---|
| Type | Jam |
| Place of origin | Azerbaijan Turkey Syria |
| Main ingredients | Eggplant |
Eggplant jam (Azerbaijani: Badımcan mürəbbəsi, Turkish: Patlıcan reçeli, Arabic: مربى الباذنجان) is a whole-fruit jam in Azerbaijani, Turkish and Syrian cuisine. In Turkey, it is especially popular in Antalya, Iğdır and Kağızman. The Governorate of Iğdır Province is making efforts to obtain a geographical indication for the name "patlıcan reçeli". In Syria, it is prepared in a similar way but sometimes topped with coconut flakes.