BORANIE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP)
Serve hot or cold with pita bread.
Provided by kopolpa
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 1h13m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Prick eggplants all over with a fork and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, turning frequently, until soft, about 40 minutes.
- Place eggplants on a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle, 8 to 10 minutes. Peel off skin and chop flesh.
- Combine eggplant flesh, 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, garlic, 4 teaspoons chopped mint, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Spoon into a serving dish.
- Dissolve saffron in a small bowl of hot water; drizzle over eggplant mixture. Garnish with mint leaves and 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BORANIE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP)
From www.jewish-foods.com .. My husband had this at a persian restuarant and loved it. He then searched on Google and found this, so I made it for him .. It's really good! Times are estimated.
Provided by najwa
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse, prick the eggplants and roast in a 350F oven, turning frequently, for about 40 minutes, or until soft.
- Remove, place on a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle; peel the skin and chop the flesh.
- Transfer the flesh to a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly, seasoning to taste.
- In the serving dish, garnish with saffron water, yogurt and mint leaves and serve hot or cold with pita.
- Can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator.
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