Aubergine Borani

Directions

  1. 1Roast your aubergines until soft and golden.
  2. 2Simmer with garlic, tomato, onion, chilli and spices until meltingly tender.
  3. 3Mix yoghurt with lemon, garlic and salt.
  4. 4Spread the yoghurt on the bottom of a plate.
  5. 5Layer the aubergine mix on top of the yoghurt.
  6. 6Drizzle with olive oil.
  7. 7Sprinkle with dried mint and Aleppo pepper.
  8. 8Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
  9. 9Add fresh dill.
  10. 10Serve warm or cold, with fluffy bread to scoop.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 onion
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 0.5 tbsp sugar
  • 175 ml water
  • 200 g plant-based yoghurt
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 20 g toasted pine nuts
  • 10 g fresh dill

Equipment

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Tips

  • Serve warm or cold, with fluffy bread to scoop.
  • This is dinner party material.
  • Everyone needs a great dip in their repertoire.
  • This one’s easy to master but tastes like it took hours.
  • Inspired by Afghan Borani Banjan, this silky, spiced aubergine dish is perfect for sharing (or not).
  • Serve it warm with garlicky yoghurt, drizzle with chilli oil, and scoop it all up with warm bread.
  • Save this one - it’s dinner party material Bosh☀️ Aubergine Borani 🍆 Everyone needs a great dip in their repertoire - this one’s easy to master but tastes like it took hours.
  • Inspired by Afghan...