This bizarre sounding dish is a awesome Mediterranean dip. I adore Middle eastern food. The flavour's are mild yet robust.
The basic preparation of this dip is similar to Baingan Bharta -(Smoked Eggplant Curry).
Do give it a try.
BABA GHANOUSH
The basic preparation of this dip is similar to Baingan Bharta -(Smoked Eggplant Curry).
Do give it a try.
BABA GHANOUSH
- 3 aubergines Roasted and peeled
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp tahini1/2 chopped onion
2-3 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1-2 tbsp olive oil and little extra to pour on topChili flakes to sprinkle on topSalt
Finely chopped parsley (optional)
Roast the aubergines over a open flames until the skins are blackened and the flesh soft. Cool and
peel.Put all the ingredients along with the roasted aubergines in a chopper/blender and blend till a coarse paste.Dish it out and pour some olive oil and garnish with chili flakes and chopped parsley (optional)You can serve this with toasted bread, salad sticks.. or simply use it as a sandwich spread.
Baba Ghanoush ..the name fascinates me...but unfortunately cant eat due to allergy...though the dip looks great.
ReplyDeleteA lovely dip...came here through your mom...glad to follow your lovely space
ReplyDeleteThank u so much for visiting my space.
DeleteMouthwatering baba Ghanoush.
ReplyDeleteThnx
DeleteThis looks absolutely mouthwatering and vegan, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks... yes its vegan :)
DeleteHi Mahima
ReplyDeleteSince i am a pure vegetarian this is one of my vege choice in my Turkey trip... you remaind me that trip. Dip looks so yummm...
Padma
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M glad you like it.
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