Borani
Eggplant with Yogurt
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fried or roasted eggplant layered or mixed with a thick garlic-yogurt sauce and often topped with mint or sumac.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, full-fat yogurt, garlic, olive oil, fresh mint/dill, salt, sumac (for garnish).
Optional tweaks
Confirm full-fat, plain yogurt is used (no added sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Բորանիի համար խնդրում եմ հաստատել, որ օգտագործում եք յուղոտ, անքաղցր մածուն։
For the Borani, please confirm you use full-fat, plain yogurt with no added sugar.
Watch out for
Eggplant has moderate carbs; some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the yogurt for taste (less common in savory, but possible).
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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