Borani Bademjan Persian Eggplant Dip With Yogurt Recipes

BORANIE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP)

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.

BORANI BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT DIP WITH YOGURT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Wash eggplant and poke with a fork several times.
• Place eggplants on oven rack and bake until done, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size and thickness of your eggplant. Be sure to put a tray underneath the eggplants to catch drips.
• Remove eggplants from oven and allow to cool. Once cool enough to touch, cut in half and scoop out and mash the soft flesh. Reserve in a bowl.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil and sliced onions.
• When onions start to soften, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions brown and caramelize, about 30 minutes.
• Mix mashed eggplant into the onions along with garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon mint.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes then turn off the heat.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Mix yogurt with eggplant mixture.
• Transfer dip into serving bowl.
• Garnish with 1 teaspoon mint, saffron water, walnuts and rose petals.

BORANI BADEMJAN | FRIED EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel the eggplants and sprinkle salt on them. Wait for 20minutes to have the bitter taste vanished. Wash the eggplants then. Fry them in a suitable frying pan. Place the fried eggplants on a napkin in order to have the extra oil removed.
• Knead the fried eggplants and try to tenderize them well. Put them aside and let them cool down. Grate the garlic cloves and mix them with the strained yogurt. Then add the eggplants to them too. Add salt, pepper and dried mint. You can use dried mint for the garnish. Better to keep the borani in the fridge for at least 3 hours. It will help you have a better tasting borani!

EGGPLANT AND YOGURT SPREAD (BORANI-E BâDENJâN)

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Prick the eggplants in several places with the tip of a knife and place under the hot broiler. Broil for 30 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the skin is charred and the flesh is very soft. Halve the grilled eggplant lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and place in a colander for about 20 minutes to drain off the excess liquid. Mash the eggplants.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute or so. Add the mashed eggplants and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off the heat and let cool.
• Stir the strained yogurt into the cooled mixture. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the saffron water and sprinkle the chopped walnuts all over. Serve with the bread.