Borani Banjan (Afghan Slow Cooked Seasoned Eggplant with Pita Bread)

Chef Zainab is proud to present her delicious Borani Banjan! 

Borani Banjan is an amazing stewed eggplant dish. Chef Zainab slow cooks eggplants with tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeño peppers. Once the eggplant is perfectly tender and seasoned, Chef Zainab tops it with creamy yogurt. Borani is traditionally a savory yogurt sauced dish and It is extremely versatile and has been adapted to varying palates. You can find borani in Iranian, Turkish, and Persian cuisines. For Chef Zainab's Borani Banjan, she sticks to the classics and tops her slow cooked eggplant with a traditional yogurt. To get the full experience of flavors and textures, be sure to scoop a bite of borani banjan with some tasty pita bread. 

Full Ingredients - Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Canola Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Yogurt, Pita Bread