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 !!

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 !!