Delicious Afghani Eggplant/Borani Banjan Recipe/Eggplant Recipes

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley adds freshness without the strong flavor.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini has a similar texture and is often less expensive.

Slice the eggplant and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

In the same oil, add cumin seeds and chopped onion, sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add crushed ginger garlic, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri red chili, and red chili flakes. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

In a bowl, mix yogurt, water, salt, roasted crushed cumin seeds, black salt, crushed garlic, and dried mint.

Layer the fried eggplant in a serving dish, pour the yogurt mixture over it, and serve.

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