Bouranee Baunjaun ( Eggplant With Yoghurt Sauce ) Recipe

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   Cut the stems from eggplants and leave peel on.

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   Cut into slices 1 cm

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   (1/2-inch) thick.

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   Spread on a tray and sprinkle slices liberally with salt.

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   Leave for 30 min, then dry well with paper towels.

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   Pour sufficient oil into a deep frying pan (with lid to fit) to cover base well.

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   Fry eggplant till lightly browned on each side.

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   Don't cook completely.

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   Lift onto a plate when browned.

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    Add in more oil to pan as required for remaining slices.

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    As oil drains out of eggplants on standing, return this to the pan and add in onion.

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    Fry gently till transparent.

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    Remove to another plate.

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    Place a layer of eggplant back into the pan.

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    Top with some sliced onion, green pepper rings and tomato slices.

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    Repeat using remaining ingredients and adding a little salt and the chili pepper between layers.

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    Pour in any remaining oil from eggplant and onion and add in the water.

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    Cover and simmer gently for 10-15 min till eggplant is tender.

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    Combine chakah ingredients and spread half of the sauce into base of serving dish.

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    Top with vegetables, lifting eggplant carefully to keep slices intact.

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    Leave some of the juices in the pan.

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    Top vegetables with remainder of chakah and drizzle vegetable juices over it.

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    Serve with Kabaub and Lawash (flat bread).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.