Badımcan Boranı
Fried Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A delightful and refreshing side dish featuring fried or sometimes baked eggplant slices that are seasoned with garlic and herbs. It's typically served chilled and generously topped with a dollop of creamy, garlic-infused plain yogurt. A perfect accompaniment to grilled meats.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil/cooking oil, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, mint), plain yogurt, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the eggplant is fried or baked, not breaded. Confirm that the yogurt used is plain and unsweetened. Ask for no bread to be served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Boranını çörəksiz və nişastalı qarnirsiz verirsiniz? Şirinləşdirilməmiş qatıq istərdim.
Is the Badımcan Boranı served without bread or starchy sides? I'd like unsweetened yogurt, please.
Watch out for
Sugary yogurt, breaded eggplant, high-carb side dishes if served as part of a larger mezze platter.
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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