Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce)

Published: Aug 9, 2021 · Modified: Feb 7, 2024 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments Jump to Recipe Jump to VideoThis Borani Banjan recipe (Afghan eggplant with garlic yogurt sauce) is a richly spiced stewed eggplant dish that’s served with tangy garlicky yogurt sauce on top.When I lived in the DC area, there was an Afghan restaurant about 5 minutes away that had the best eggplant. It was a simple side dish, often overlooked by the more popular sides like bread and rice.(Let me pause for a minute to say, if you’ve never tried Afghan bread, you’ve been missing out! It’s similar to Indian naan, but a bit thicker and chewier. Like Indian naan, it contains yogurt and is also baked in a tandoor oven. It’s aromatic and soft and soooo good!)Anyway, because I like to eat low carb as much as possible, I usually opted for the eggplant. It wasn’t even a hard choice, given how delicious Afghan eggplant is!I asked the owner for the recipe, but he told me that he buys it pre-...