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Savory Borani Banjan: Crispy Eggplant with Spiced Sauce

Savory Borani Banjan

Savory Borani Banjan: Crispy Eggplant with Spiced Sauce is a delightful Afghan dish featuring layers of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Afghan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Pan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt to draw out bitterness.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant slices until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  4. Add canned tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Layer the crispy eggplant on a serving dish and pour the spiced sauce over it.
  6. In a bowl, mix yogurt with chopped parsley and mint. Spread the herbed yogurt on top.
  7. Season with additional salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other vegetables or spices for a personal touch.

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