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Torshi liteh

Torshi-ye liteh

Dark aubergine pickle pounded with herbs, garlic and vinegar into a rough paste.

Iran Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

A northern Iranian pickle from Gilan and Mazandaran, matured for months until it turns almost black.

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What is Torshi liteh?

Torshi liteh is a fermented & pickled from Iran: dark aubergine pickle pounded with herbs, garlic and vinegar into a rough paste. A northern Iranian pickle from Gilan and Mazandaran, matured for months until it turns almost black.

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