Badrijani Nigvzit

Badrijani Nigvzit

ბადრიჯანი ნიგვზით (bah-dree-JAH-nee neeg-VZEET)

Eggplant Rolls with Walnut Paste

Prep Time 45 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 243 kcal

Thin slices of fried eggplant rolled around a vibrant walnut paste seasoned with garlic, fenugreek, and coriander, garnished with jewel-like pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition & Info

240 kcal per serving
Protein 6.0g
Carbs 12.0g
Fat 19.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

skillet food processor serving platter

Presentation Guide

Vessel: decorative platter

Garnishes: pomegranate seeds, cilantro

Accompaniments: bread, wine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice eggplants lengthwise into five-millimeter strips, salt generously, and let sit thirty minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Pat eggplant slices dry and fry in hot sunflower oil until golden on both sides, then drain thoroughly on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Grind walnuts, garlic, coriander, fenugreek, and marigold in a food processor, adding vinegar and a splash of water to form paste.

  4. 4

    Spread a tablespoon of walnut paste along each cooled eggplant slice and roll up tightly, placing seam-side down on the platter.

  5. 5

    Garnish each roll with a cluster of ruby pomegranate seeds and a small cilantro leaf for a stunning visual presentation.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving so the flavors meld and the rolls firm up for easy handling at the table.

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Did You Know?

Badrijani nigvzit appears on virtually every Georgian supra feast table and is considered the essential cold appetizer of Georgian cuisine.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • skillet
  • food processor
  • serving platter

Garnishing

pomegranate seeds, cilantro

Accompaniments

bread, wine

The Story Behind Badrijani Nigvzit

This dish showcases the Georgian mastery of walnut-based sauces that define much of the national cuisine. Walnuts are ground into pastes and sauces throughout Georgian cooking, a tradition dating back centuries in the fertile valleys of Kakheti and Imereti.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed supra feast starter 📜 Origins: Traditional Georgian

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