Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanouj)

Ingredients

  • 1 Large eggplant
  • 2  tbp  tahini
  • 2 tpb water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed with salt
  • Salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, pinch of paprika
  • Olives, parsley for garnish
  • Olive oil

Method

  • Prick the eggplant with a fork and cook over open flame for about 5 – 10 minutes
  • Peel the skin then scoop out the softened pulp
  • Mix tahini with water then add the garlic and lemon juice
  • Blend ingredients together
  • Spread on a plate garnish with parsley and olives
  • Finish with a drizzle of olive oil
  • Serve with pita bread