Hajars Eggplant Aubergine Braniya Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Wash and cut each eggplant into two halves- lengthwise.
• Cut them into 1/4" slices[like half circles].
• Apply tumeric powder and salt.
• Deep fry them till medium brown and crispy using the vegetable oil.
• Drain on kitchen papers.
• Cut onions and green chillies into very thin slices.
• Dissolve 1/2 soup cube in about 1 Tables spoon of boiling water and mix with onion mixture.
• Add lemon juice and mix well.
• Finally, add fried eggplant and mix well.
• Check for salt and lemon- add more if you wish.
• This is a side dish to be served with rice and lentil curry.

Steps:

• First dice the eggplant (I only peel some of the peel that is my personal preference) and soak in salt water for about 1/2 hours.
• This releases the peppery bite to the eggplant.
• While that is soaking prepare the other ingredients that need to be diced and chopped.
• Once the eggplant has soaked, strain it and squeeze dry.
• In a very deep pot heat the olive oil and then add the eggplant.
• Stir the eggplant at high heat for about 10 minutes or until the eggplant becomes soft.
• If the eggplant soaks up all the oil just add water to help from burning it.
• Once the eggplant is soft add the onion and stir for about 5-6 minutes or until the onion is slightly soft then add the remaining ingredients, except the cilantro, and stir until it begins to boil.
• Reduce to min and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Take of heat, add the cilantro and serve with yoghurt-mint sauce.
• Yoghurt-Mint Sauce 1 cup plain yoghurt 2 crushed garlic salt to taste 1 tbsp finely chopped mint (or dry) Combine all the ingredients and spoon a few tbsp over the eggplant.

Steps:

• Place the diced eggplant in a bowl.
• Mix the salt and lemon juice together and pour over the eggplants.
• Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle on the oil and toss well.
• Gently stir in the garlic, beans, and sugar.
• Season with black pepper.
• Recipe did not call to chill this but I think it might taste better chilled.

Steps:

• Bake the eggplant at 350 for about an hour, until very soft.
• Remove and peel while still hot under running cold water.
• Remove the seeds (if there are too many).
• Place in colander and drain liquids.
• While eggplant is draining, dice the onion and green pepper.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil, and add onion over medium heat until translucent.
• Add green pepper and cover with lid.
• Let pepper cook until soft.
• Remove from heat.
• Put eggplant in food processor and mince.
• Add the pepper and onion to the eggplant, then the mayonnaise.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• chill before serving.

Steps:

• 1. Wash and pat dry the eggplants. Roast them whole over an open flame on top of the stove or under the broiler, turning, until the skins are charred on all sides. (This may also be done on a grill.) Remove and let cool slightly.
• 2. Have a large bowl with the olive oil ready. Cut the eggplants open lengthwise and remove as many of the seeds as possible. Scoop out the roasted eggplant pulp and place it in a bowl with the olive oil. Salt lightly. With a fork and knife, cut the eggplant so that it is chunky. Add the onion, garlic, capers, tomato, and parsley and mix with a fork to combine well. Add the vinegar and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and vinegar if desired.

Steps:

• Brown the eggplant in the oil. No need to salt or fiddle at all with the eggplant. I do this in a large skillet on moderate heat and wait quite a while before moving or turning the cubes. You want it nicely browned and cooked through though not mush. The given amount of oil is enough to do this and I have never had to add more. Your pan will look overfull but the eggplant will shrink.
• While the eggplant is browning prepare the onions, peppers and garlic and place into a glass or plastic bowl.
• Pour eggplant, hot, and it's oil (if any left, though the oil will drain back from the eggplant into the salad during standing for the dressing.) into the bowl over the onion mixture.
• Top with remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate at least 6 hours and serve chilled or room temperature.
• Please use fresh lemon juice and to taste. The amount I use is the juice of 1 fresh lemon. Not easy to give an exact measurement on how much juice 1 lemon will yield but I always use 1 lemon.
• This does need to sit so figure in the sitting time as part of the cook time.