Badrijani Nigvzit
Fried aubergine slices rolled around a garlicky walnut paste and topped with pomegranate seeds.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.16 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Salt the aubergine slices and leave them for 15 minutes. Pat dry.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the slices for 3 minutes on each side until golden and soft. Drain on kitchen paper. Do this in batches.
6 min - 3
Blitz the walnuts, garlic, ground coriander, fenugreek, vinegar and salt to a thick paste. Add a few spoons of water until it spreads easily.
- 4
Spread a spoonful of paste on each cooled aubergine slice and roll up.
- 5
Arrange on a plate, scatter with fresh coriander and pomegranate seeds, and serve at room temperature.
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