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Eggplant Dish: Borani Banjan
A traditional Afghan dish with layers of fried eggplant, spiced tomato sauce, and creamy yogurt. Flavorful, vegetarian, and perfect as a side or main.
Prep:
15 minutes
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Cook:
35 minutes
4-6 servings
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Ingredients
2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 TBSP pure tomato paste
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and deseeded
3–4 medium eggplants, peeled and deseeded
¾ TBSP dried dill
½ bell pepper, finely chopped
¾ cup plus 1 TBSP water
½ to 1 tsp turmeric
2 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp salt
2 TBSP yogurt - optional for garnish for SCD use 24-hour yogurt
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2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 TBSP (15 ml) pure tomato paste
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and deseeded
3–4 medium eggplants, peeled and deseeded
¾ TBSP (10 ml) dried dill
½ bell pepper, finely chopped
200 ml water
½ to 1 tsp (2.5–5 ml) turmeric
2 TBSP (30 ml) olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
2 TBSP (30 ml) yogurt - optional for garnish for SCD use 24-hour yogurt
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Instructions
- Finely grind the garlic and add to the tomato paste, olive oil, chopped bell pepper, peeled tomatoes, dried dill, turmeric, and salt.
- Sauté the mixture for 2–3 minutes over medium heat.
- Cut the eggplants into small to medium pieces and add them to the pan. Cook for 4–5 minutes, adding a little water if needed.
- Pour in the water, cover, and let simmer for 20–25 minutes. Before covering, slice the onion into rings and place them on top of the mixture to cook gently while the eggplant simmers, until the eggplant is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Serve warm. For a traditional touch, top with plain SCD yogurt.
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Borani Banjan is a popular Afghan eggplant dish known for its rich flavors. This version is adapted to be milder and more IBD-friendly, using less garlic and spices, and no frying, but it remains deeply flavorful and delicious. It’s traditionally served warm and can be enjoyed with or without yogurt, making it a comforting and adaptable meal for different tastes and dietary needs.
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