?Turshi Bonjan is a traditional Albanian dish consisting of pickled eggplant stuffed with garlic, salt, and vinegar. It is often served as an appetizer or side dish.
1 lb (8 to 10) smallest eggplants
4 c Water
1 Head (abt 8 cloves) garlic, peeled
¼ c Dried mint
2 tb To 3 tb hot red chili flakes to taste
1 tb Ground cinnamon
1 tb Salt
1 c To 2 c white or red vinegar
1
Small finger-size eggplant are best to use in this pickle, but smallest Italian variety will do well. The pickle will keep preserved for several months but should be refrigerated after it matures
2
1. Remove stem from each eggplant
CategorySide dishCuisineAfghanistan
Ingredients
1 lb (8 to 10) smallest eggplants
4 c Water
1 Head (abt 8 cloves) garlic, peeled
¼ c Dried mint
2 tb To 3 tb hot red chili flakes to taste
1 tb Ground cinnamon
1 tb Salt
1 c To 2 c white or red vinegar
Directions
1
Small finger-size eggplant are best to use in this pickle, but smallest Italian variety will do well. The pickle will keep preserved for several months but should be refrigerated after it matures
2
1. Remove stem from each eggplant
