Badımcan Xaşıl
Smoked Eggplant Puree with Yogurt and Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A creamy and smoky side dish featuring roasted or grilled eggplant mashed and mixed with rich plain yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs. A delightful, cooling accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, plain full-fat yogurt (qatiq), garlic, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro), salt, olive oil (for garnish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure yogurt is plain, full-fat, and sugar-free. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener (unlikely for xaşıl but good to check).
Watch out for
Added sugar in yogurt or unexpected thickeners, excessive portion of eggplant if sensitive.
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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