Skip Baigan Ka Bharta And Try These 8 Amazing Eggplant Dishes

1. Imam Bayildi

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2. Melanzane alla Parmigiana

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3. Miso-Glazed Eggplant

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4. Beguni

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5. Caponata

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6. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce

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7. Mirza Ghasemi

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8. Baba Ganoush

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