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Borani Banjan

Savory Borani Banjan: Crispy Eggplant Delight Awaits You

Borani Banjan is a delightful vegetarian dish featuring crispy fried eggplant and a rich spiced tomato sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplant sliced into half-inch rounds
For the Spiced Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cups Tomatoes canned or fresh, crushed
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mint
For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Yogurt can use plant-based
  • 0.25 cup Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Borani Banjan
  1. Slice the eggplants into half-inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out bitterness.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices, pat dry, and heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry eggplants for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, add garlic, then stir in tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick.
  4. Layer crispy fried eggplant in a serving dish, pour spiced tomato sauce over it, and add dollops of herbed yogurt.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool completely before refrigerating or freezing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

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