BOURANEE BAUNJAN - AFGHAN EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT SAUCE
This is my take on the Afghan dish Bouranee Baunjan, and although it is not exactly authentic, it is quite delicious. :) It's a bit of work to put it together, but is not difficult and is worth it.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean the peel of the eggplant, then cut the stem off.
- Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (leaving the peel on).
- Spread slices on a flat surface or tray and sprinkle generously with salt; let sit for 30 minutes, then dry well with paper towels.
- In a skillet or pan melt the olive oil and butter together over medium low heat; sauté the sliced onion (and green pepper, if using) until nicely browned and slightly caramelized, then stir in the red pepper flakes.
- Pour oil into a separate deep frying pan (one that has a lid) to cover the bottom of pan; over medium high sauté the eggplant slices on both sides until lightly browned.
- As the eggplant slices are done, gently squeeze them with tongs to remove as much oil out of them as possible; discard extra oil.
- Remove extra oil from the deep frying pan, then place one layer of eggplant slices on the bottom of the pan.
- Place a bit of cooked onion on top of each slice; repeat with another layer of eggplant and cooked onion, until you're out of slices and onion.
- Pour the chopped tomatoes with their juice over the slices and onion, careful to not dislodge the onion too much.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, then remove cover and simmer another 5 to reduce the sauce a bit.
- Combine the strained/drained yogurt, crushed garlic to taste, and salt to taste to make the chakah sauce.
- When eggplant is done, remove from heat then carefully transfer the slices to serving dish (careful not to dislodge the toppings), then top each with a dollop of the chakah sauce.
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Malik Tauseeq official
m_o27@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.
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vidsfunny@yahoo.comI love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Qadar Moalim abukar
qabukar96@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. The eggplant is so tender and the yogurt sauce is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.
Godiragetse Tshego
godiragetse31@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always delicious.
Moniruzzaman Jibon
j.moniruzzaman51@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Nabawanga Jasitina
j.nabawanga81@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Umar Khetab
khetabu24@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the yogurt sauce was so tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
damtvgh
damtvgh@gmail.comI love this dish! The eggplant is so tender and the yogurt sauce is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food.
Shrouk Mohamed
s_m30@gmail.comThis was my first time making bouranee baunjan and it turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the yogurt sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lungelo Sothole
lungelo_s47@yahoo.comI've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always delicious.
Ayyan Malik
malik-ayyan@yahoo.comI love the smoky flavor of the eggplant in this dish. The yogurt sauce is also very good. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
sssniperwol f
fsssniperwol58@hotmail.comThis dish is a must-try for any fan of Afghan cuisine. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine.
basharat 1122
1122_basharat29@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Robert Karuga
k-r@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ga Nace
n-g78@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite Afghan dishes. I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the tangy yogurt sauce. I usually serve it with rice and a side of salad.
Mike Msto
m.m@hotmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and unique dish to serve at their next gathering.
Hanzala Sher
sh14@aol.comThis was my first time making bouranee baunjan and I was really impressed with how easy it was to make. The instructions were clear and concise and I had no trouble following them. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Tony Swafford
swafford.t@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good recipe for bouranee baunjan for a while and this one is definitely a keeper. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Darren D
d_d21@hotmail.comThis dish is SO GOOD. A lovely balance of flavors with a nice tang from the yogurt sauce. I made it exactly as written and it was perfect.