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Medium 40 min~214 kcal 4/10
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Badrijani Nigvzit
A Georgian appetizer of fried eggplant ribbons filled with walnut, garlic, coriander, vinegar, and pomegranate.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 7 min📖 1 min readServes 6~228 kcal🇬🇪 Georgian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 20 min cook 22 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 7 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating22 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the eggplant
- 3 adet Eggplants
For the filling
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Walnut kernels
- 2 diş Garlic
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
- 0.3 demet Parsley
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pomegranate molasses
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
For serving
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Pomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into long, thin strips, sprinkle them with half the salt, rest for 12 minutes, and pat dry.
12 min12:00 - 2
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and fry the eggplant strips for 8 minutes, until both sides take on color.
8 min08:00 - 3
Process the walnut kernels, garlic, cilantro, parsley, grape vinegar, pomegranate molasses, remaining salt, and black pepper into a coarse paste.
- 4
When the eggplant strips are lukewarm, spread walnut filling onto one end of each strip.
- 5
Roll the eggplants and place them seam side down so the walnut filling does not spill out.
- 6
Garnish the badrijani nigvzit with pomegranate seeds and rest for at least 10 minutes.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: After frying the eggplant, rest it on paper towels; excess oil masks the pomegranate-sour note of the walnut filling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve badrijani nigvzit on a cold meze plate with pomegranate seeds, parsley, and optional toasted lavash.
Nutrition (per serving)
~228
kcal calories
6
g protein
18
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 30%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Badrijani Nigvzit make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Badrijani Nigvzit take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 22 minutes of passive resting; 67 minutes in total.Is Badrijani Nigvzit difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Badrijani Nigvzit have?
Approximately 228 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 18g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Badrijani Nigvzit contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Badrijani Nigvzit belong to?
This recipe belongs to Georgian cuisine.How many ingredients does Badrijani Nigvzit need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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