Iranian Yogurt And Spinach Dip Borani Esfanaaj Food

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SPINACH-YOGURT DIP WITH SIZZLED MINT



Spinach-Yogurt Dip with Sizzled Mint image

Our version of this dip (called borani esfanaaj in Iran) uses spinach, but it can be made with cooked beets or roasted eggplant, too.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre     Spinach     Dip     Walnut     Yogurt     Mint     Garlic

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnuts
8 ounces baby spinach (about 10 cups)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried mint
3 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; finely crush with the side of a chef's knife.
  • Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup water. As soon as you see bubbles, add one-third of the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the spinach is wilted, then add more. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all the spinach is in the pan and wilted, 6-8 minutes. Transfer spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and lock in its bright green color. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop spinach and set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet and heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on any color, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Once oil begins to shimmer, remove from heat and stir in dried mint. The oil will sizzle immediately and the mint will become fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl; season with salt.
  • Combine yogurt, lemon juice, onion mixture, half of the walnuts, and reserved spinach in a medium bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a shallow serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to carve a few swirls into the dip. Top with remaining walnuts and spoon sizzled mint oil over.

IRANIAN YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP - BORANI ESFANAAJ



Iranian Yogurt and Spinach Dip - Borani Esfanaaj image

Delicious but you must like walnuts. Modified from a recipe found on http://www.food52.com by shayma.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces Baby Spinach
1 medium clove garlic
1 tablespoon unrefined extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
2 cups balkan yogurt (thick type only please)
sea salt, to taste
1 teaspoon dried mint (only use dried please!)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Steam baby spinach until just wilted.
  • Drain well and chop fine.
  • Mince 1/2 medium clove garlic and saute in 1 tbs unrefined extra virgin olive oil, then add the chopped spinach and a pinch or two sea salt. Stir.
  • Remove from stove and allow to cool, then squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Toast chopped walnuts in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Be careful not to burn! Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl and the yogurt, other half minced garlic, baby spinach, and dried mint and sea salt to taste, stir gently.
  • Transfer to the bowl you are serving it in (I use a shallow, round bowl) and sprinkle with toasted, chopped walnuts and a trail of unrefined extra virgin olive oil.
  • Serve with lavash (flatbread from Iran) or "some crisped-up-in-the-oven whole wheat pita bread!" (Yes we don't do that being gluten free! I use more yogurt and serve this as a salad to mix with Middle Eastern rice dishes.).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.2, Protein 13.3

BORANIE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP)



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From www.jewish-foods.com .. My husband had this at a persian restuarant and loved it. He then searched on Google and found this, so I made it for him .. It's really good! Times are estimated.

Provided by najwa

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (1 lb) large eggplants
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup drained yogurt
4 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron, threads in (optional)
2 teaspoons hot water (optional)
1 teaspoon drained yogurt
fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse, prick the eggplants and roast in a 350F oven, turning frequently, for about 40 minutes, or until soft.
  • Remove, place on a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle; peel the skin and chop the flesh.
  • Transfer the flesh to a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly, seasoning to taste.
  • In the serving dish, garnish with saffron water, yogurt and mint leaves and serve hot or cold with pita.
  • Can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator.

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