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Danjal - Braniya - Eggplant

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Danjal - Braniya - Eggplant

Danjal - Eggplant

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Definition:

Moroccan Arabic: دنجال

Danjal and braniya are Moroccan words for eggplant. Badanjal might also be used, as might danjan and the Standard Arabic word for eggplant, badanjan (باذنجان).

Moroccans use eggplant in salads, couscous, tagines and side dishes. An example of a Moroccan eggplant recipe is Zaalouk, a zesty cooked salad which is eaten as a dip.

Pronunciation: dan-jaal
Also Known As: badanjal, danjan, badanjan
Alternate Spellings: denjel, dnjal, bdnjal
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