Borani Banjan
Fried Eggplant with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt
No, skip this one: about 23g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Pan-fried eggplant slices layered with a savory tomato-based sauce, often topped with a cool, garlicky yogurt and dried mint.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, cooking oil (generous for frying), tomatoes (fresh or crushed), onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, plain whole milk yogurt, dried mint.
If you order it anyway
Confirm 'no added sugar' in the tomato sauce. Ensure the yogurt topping is plain and unsweetened. Request extra oil for frying if needed, and served without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
بورانی بانجان را بدون بوره در ساس بادنجان و با ماست ساده میخواهم. لطفاً روغن بیشتر استفاده کنید و بدون برنج یا نان سرو کنید.
For Borani Banjan, confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce and unsweetened yogurt. Extra oil if needed, and no rice or bread.
Watch out for
Eggplant itself contains moderate carbs; onions and tomatoes in the sauce; hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared tomato sauces; sweetened yogurt.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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