AFGHAN BOURANI BANJAN RECIPE || Eggplant with Tomatoes and Garlic Yogurt || Borani Banjan Afghani

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini is lower in calories and bell peppers are often less expensive.

ground coriander

🥗Healthier: fresh coriander

💰Cheaper: ground cumin

Fresh coriander adds flavor without extra calories, while cumin is a more affordable spice.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Prep eggplants by slicing and salting them to draw out moisture.

Shallow fry the eggplants in oil until golden brown.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tbs of oil and sauté grated garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika, turmeric powder, chili flakes, and green chili; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add 2 tbs of water and cook for a few more minutes.

Prepare garlic yogurt by mixing yogurt with grated garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried mint leaves.

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