BROWNED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) WITH YOGURT

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Pairing fried eggplant with yogurt and garlic is one of the favorite ways of serving eggplant in Iraq. It is a simple and beautiful dish, great for hot summer days.

Provided by Chef Nawal

Categories     Iraqi

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil, for oven frying eggplant
1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 garlic clove, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder

Steps:

  • Wash eggplant, cut off stem and peel it into stripes.
  • Cut crosswise into 2 parts, then cut each part lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
  • Soak eggplant pieces in warm salted water for about 1/2 hour.
  • Put a heavy plate on the pieces to keep them submerged.
  • Drain eggplant pieces.
  • Brush pieces lightly with olive oil, and arrange them in a cookie sheet in one layer.
  • Broil them in the oven, turning once.
  • About 10 minutes.
  • Mix together yogurt, garlic, salt, cumin and coriander.
  • On a flat big platter, arrange eggplant pieces in a single layer (pieces may overlap a little).
  • Spoon yogurt mixture all over the eggplant.
  • Sprinkle with chili, and garnish with parsley and tomato.
  • Serve with warm bread.
  • If the amount is more than you can consume in one sitting, refrigerate eggplant pieces and yogurt in two separate containers.
  • Combine and garnish just before serving.

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This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes.


shubham Kakde
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This dish is a keeper.


Sanjeev Thakur
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I highly recommend this recipe.


George Pitman
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This dish is a must-try for eggplant lovers.


Pasquale Mottola
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


Maria Arvelo
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This is the best eggplant recipe I've ever tried.


kutanya Chris
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I'm going to try this recipe with different vegetables.


Tahsin Adnan
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout.


Lavi Lavirdhran
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I made this dish for my vegan friend and she loved it.


Danny Emoxitho
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.


Ayan King
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The yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to the eggplant.


Samayia willias
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I love the smoky flavor of the browned eggplant.


Jim Jim Snyper
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


DapatyDolphinDoo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the browned eggplant and the creamy yogurt sauce.


Shahidul
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a healthy and flavorful dish that can be served as a side or a main course.


Akash Shahi
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was savory and smoky, and the yogurt sauce was cool and creamy. It was the perfect balance of flavors.


SHORON lmtiaz
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the yogurt sauce was tangy and refreshing.


MD Aarif
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.


Saim Bhai
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly browned and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.