Badrijani Nigvzit (Walnut-Stuffed Eggplant)
Fried eggplant slices rolled around a walnut-garlic-herb paste, topped with pomegranate seeds.
Why It Works
Frying the eggplant makes it pliable for rolling. The walnut paste is rich enough to stand alone as a filling. Pomegranate seeds add tart bursts of juice.
Key Ingredients
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