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Tasty and Healthy Eggplant Borani

Tasty and Healthy Eggplant Borani: A Creamy Delight Awaits

Discover the rich flavors of Tasty and Healthy Eggplant Borani, a delightful Afghan appetizer that combines roasted eggplant, creamy yogurt, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Afghan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants Sliced lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For brushing
For the Tomato Mixture
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 to taste Chili Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Green Chili Chopped
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Yogurt Plain
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mint
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts Toasted

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into ½ inch thick pieces and brush with vegetable oil.
  3. Bake the eggplant slices for 25-30 minutes or air-fry for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden brown.
  4. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, spices, vinegar, and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add tomatoes, onions, roasted eggplant, and let it simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and mint; season to taste.
  8. On a serving plate, layer yogurt, eggplant-tomato mixture, and top with more yogurt sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs or pine nuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, allow the tomato mixture to simmer longer. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best experience.

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