Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant Dish with Garlic Yogurt Sauce)

Name: Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant Dish with Garlic Yogurt Sauce)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds eggplant (chopped (up to 2 pounds of eggplant works in this recipe)); 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 large onion (chopped); 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 6 large cloves garlic (crushed); 1 jalapeño (de-seeded and minced); 1 green bell pepper (de-seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tomato (diced, with juices); 1/3 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon hot red chilli powder (more or less to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt; 1 small clove garlic (crushed); 1/16 teaspoon salt; Water (if necessary to thin it out); A pinch of dried mint (for garnish); A pinch of hot red chilli powder (for garnish); 1 sprig fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

This richly spiced Afghan eggplant dish (Borani Banjan) features savory flavor and velvety texture. It's traditionally served with creamy, tangy, garlicky yogurt sauce on top and enjoyed with warm bread or rice.

Updated at: Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:46 GMT