Eggplant With Herbs And Yogurt Recipes

EGGPLANT WITH HERBS AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 inches safflower oil to 360 degrees. Working in batches, add eggplant and cook, turning once, until golden brown and very tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and let drain.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, turmeric, garlic, chile, and olive oil. Season with salt, then blend until finely chopped. Place eggplants cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Brush with herb mixture and broil until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine yogurt and lime zest and season with salt.
• Serve eggplants garnished with yogurt mixture, sliced chile, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and pomegranate seeds.

CRISPY EGGPLANT WITH HERBED YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Add eggplant slices to a large bowl and cover with milk.
• In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and chickpea flour. In the center of the flour mixture, make a well and add the egg. Slowly pour in the bloomed yeast and saffron water while mixing with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter. Whisk to remove clumps and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm area for 45 minutes, or until the batter has risen in size.
• Heat the oil to 475 degrees F.
• Dip the eggplant, 1 slice at a time, in the batter and carefully add to the hot oil. Fry until the batter turns golden and begins to puff up. Remove slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with Herbed Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
• Place the yogurt in a small bowl. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and mint, and gently fold to combine. Set aside.

ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH HALLOUMI, YOGURT AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Grab a serving plate and swirl the Greek yogurt onto it.
• Cut the eggplant into 1 inch cubes. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggplant cubes, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme.
• Drizzle the one tablespoon olive oil on top. Sprinkle the flaky salt and 1/2 tablespoon remaining sumac on top of the yogurt. Sprinkle the chili flakes if you desire.
• Cover an oven tray with aluminum foil and spread the eggplant on top.
• Top the yogurt with baked eggplants and pan-fried halloumi.
• Bake the eggplants in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are soft and golden brown.
• Place the red onions slices on top.
• Meanwhile, pan-fry the halloumi cubes over medium-high heat until each side turns golden brown. Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.
• Finish it with placing a handful of fresh herbs on top.
• In a small bowl, mix the red onion slices with 1/2 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 tablespoon sumac.
• Serve it with warm pitta.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the parsley, dill and mint with 1/2 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 tablespoon sumac. Set this aside as well.
• Mix the Greek yogurt and minced garlics together in a bowl.

EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT AND DILL

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound chopped eggplant, 3 unpeeled shallots and 3 unpeeled garlic cloves with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Add some walnuts; bake for 8 more minutes. Cool slightly, then squeeze the shallots and garlic from their skins and chop; toss with the eggplant, nuts, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, fresh dill and salt and pepper.

ROASTED-EGGPLANT DIP WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• Using tongs, cook eggplants one at a time over the flame of a gas burner (or a grill), turning as skin chars and bubbles, until completely soft, about 15 minutes. (If eggplant doesn't soften, finish cooking on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven.) Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel off charred skin and discard. Coarsely chop the eggplants, and place in a colander to drain, about 1 hour. Finely chop, and transfer to a bowl.
• Using a chef's knife, press flat side of blade back and forth across garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to make a paste. Mix into eggplant. Stir in oil. Mix in yogurt and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. (Dip can be refrigerated, for up to 1 day.) Drizzle with oil before serving.