Thursday 26 May 2016

Baba Ghanoush

A smoked Eggplant or Brinjal in question ... pat comes the reply as Baigan ka Bharta (well at least if it's me :P) . Well, time for a Middle Eastern recipe for a smoked eggplant.

Baba Ghanoush - A real flavorful dip !!

Ganous Eggplant Dip

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Large Brinjal/ Eggplant/ Aubergine
  • 1 Tbspn Sesame Seeds, roasted
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tbspn Lemon Juice, or adjust as per taste
  • 1 Tbspn Olive Oil
  • 2-3 Sprigs Parsley Leaves
  • Salt, as per taste
METHOD
  • Make small incisions on the eggplant's surface so as to ease and hasten the roasting process. Roast the eggplant over a medium hot fire till the skin turns black and blisters. Keep rotating so that all sides are equally and well cooked. Let it cool.
  • Peel off the skin. Blend the eggplant flesh, cloves, roasted sesame seeds and garlic till the consistency you prefer. 
  • Pour into a bowl and add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and finely chopped parsley. Mix well and voila!... it's ready !!




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