Baked Kaigana with Eggplants and Cheese

Kaigana can be cooked both in the oven and in a frying pan. Kaigana is a kind of casserole with vegetables, the recipes of which differ in the composition of ingredients. This hearty, nutritious dish is often prepared in a frying pan, frying on both sides. But kagana can also be baked in the oven.
cook time: 1h
Maya Lindell
Baked Kaigana with Eggplants and Cheese

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137
Calories
11g
Fat
4g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Zira 0.5 tsp
Butter 40 g
Eggs 3 pc
Dill (any greens for serving) 5 g
Eggplant 400 g
Brynza 150 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
To prepare kaigana with eggplants and cheese you will need: eggplants, feta cheese, salt, eggs, cumin, butter, dill.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the eggplants, remove the stems, and prick them in several places with a fork.

Step 3

Step 3
Boil the eggplants in salted boiling water until soft, 15 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4
Remove the eggplants from the water. Place under pressure for a while to remove excess liquid.

Step 5

Step 5
Cut the eggplants lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. It is impossible to remove all of them, at least some of them.

Step 6

Step 6
Cut the eggplants into medium cubes.

Step 7

Step 7
Crumble the cheese.

Step 8

Step 8
Combine chopped eggplants, feta cheese, cumin, half the softened butter, mix gently. It is better to use ground cumin. I only had cumin seeds and crushed them in a mortar.

Step 9

Step 9
Grease a baking dish with butter. Place eggplants with cheese and smooth.

Step 10

Step 10
Beat the eggs until smooth. Add salt if desired, but just a little. You need to take into account the taste of the cheese.

Step 11

Step 11
Pour beaten eggs over the vegetable mixture. Spread the remaining butter on top.

Step 12

Step 12
Bake the kaigana in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Step 13

Step 13
Wash the dill, dry it, chop it finely.

Step 14

Step 14
Serve kaigana warm, sprinkled with chopped herbs. Bon appetit!

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