Borani Banjan (Eggplant Yogurt) with a Twist

Ingrédients

• 1.5 lb Eggplant
• 1 lb Roma Tomatoes (Approx. 3 large)
• 0.75 lb Red Onion (1 large)
• 0.5 Jalapeno (save the other half for the yogurt)
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup Water
• 3 cups Greek Yogurt
• 24 leaves Mint (chopped)
• 6 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 Jalapeno
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 1/2 tsp Dill Dry
• 3/4 tsp Salt

Préparation

1. 1

   --- Bake the eggplants ---

2. 2

   Preheat over to 395 F

3. 3

   Cut the eggplant into slices and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes

4. 4

   Place the eggplants on a wire rack for the oven. Brush with olive oil on each side

5. 5

   Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes

6. 6

   Remove eggplant from oven once done

7. 7

   --- Onion and tomato sauce ---

8. 8

   Slice the onions into crescents. Cut tomatoes round. Chop the garlic and jalapeno.

9. 9

   Heat oil in a wok and sauté the onions for about 10 mins on medium high heat

10. 10

    Add in garlic and jalapeno and sauté for another 5 minutes

11. 11

    Add in all the spices. Stir for 1 minute

12. 12

    Add in all the tomatoes and water

13. 13

    Let it come to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 mins

14. 14

    Uncover the wok, stir the onion tomatoes mixture. The tomatoes should be a little mushy by now.

15. 15

    Layer the eggplant on top of the tomato mixture.

16. 16

    Cover the wok and let it simmer for 20 mins. This will steam the eggplants on top of the tomato mixture.

17. 17

    --- Yogurt ---

18. 18

    Chop all the yogurt ingredients

19. 19

    Place the yogurt ingredients into a blender. I used a personal blender and had to do it in 3 small batches.

20. 20

    Pour the yogurt in a large glass dish

21. 21

    --- Assemble ---

22. 22

    The tomato mixture and the eggplants should be ready by now

23. 23

    Carefully remove each eggplant slice and place on top of the yogurt. They will be soft and can break easily

24. 24

    Now scoop the tomato mixture and spread over the eggplant.