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Borani Banjan

Delicious Borani Banjan: Crispy Eggplant Delight at Home

Borani Banjan is a delightful Middle Eastern dish featuring crispy fried eggplant with spiced tomato sauce and creamy herbed yogurt.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 medium eggplant sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
For the Spiced Tomato Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
For the Herbed Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt use plant-based for vegan option
  • 1 handful fresh herbs such as parsley and mint

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Bowl
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Borani Banjan
  1. Slice the eggplant into ½ inch thick rounds. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and spices, simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine yogurt with chopped herbs in a bowl and season with salt. Mix well and let sit.
  6. Layer fried eggplant in a serving dish, drizzle with tomato sauce, and spoon herbed yogurt on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve the herbed yogurt sauce freshly assembled to maintain its creamy texture.

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