Ajapsandali Ajapsandali Ajapsandali (), or ajapsandal () is a traditional Azerbaijani and Georgian dish, also popular in the northern Caucasus. It consists of onion, eggplant, potato, tomato, bell pepper, parsley and other seasoning, and sometimes lamb or beef. Ajapsandali is a popular family dish of Azerbaijani and Georgian cuisines. The main ingredients are eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and cilantro. Some variations of the dish also include potatoes and the chili pepper. All the ingredients of ajapsandali are common Georgian and Azerbaijani food and readily available during the summer season. The exact etymology is not known. According to one theory it
Parsley or curly leaf ("P. crispum crispum" group; syn. "P. crispum" var. "crispum"); and, Italian, or flat leaf ("P. crispum neapolitanum" group; syn. "P. crispum" var. "neapolitanum"). Of these, the "neapolitanum" group more closely resembles the natural wild species. Flat-leaved parsley is preferred by some gardeners as it is easier to cultivate, being more tolerant of both rain and sunshine, and is said to have a stronger flavor — although this is disputed — while curly leaf parsley is preferred by others because of its more decorative appearance in garnishing. A third type, sometimes grown in southern Italy, has thick leaf