Degchi
Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush)
Serves 4 · Total 30 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min
Charred eggplant mashed with tahini, garlic, lemon and yoghurt into a smoky, creamy dip. Grilling the eggplant directly over a flame is the secret to its signature smokiness — a mezze table regular beside hummus.
Quick answer: 30 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Eggplant, Sesame seed paste (tahini), Garlic, Lemon · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 2 pc 2 pc Eggplant
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Sesame seed paste (tahini)
- 2 clove 2 clove Garlic
- 1 pc 1 pc Lemon
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Yogurt (Optional)
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Pomegranate molasses, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Prick the eggplants a few times with a fork so they do not burst while charring.
- Char the whole eggplants directly over a flame or under a hot grill, turning often, until the skin is blackened and the flesh is soft.⏱ Charring eggplant · 15 min
- Let the eggplants cool, then peel off the blackened skin and discard it.
- Mash the flesh well, then mix in tahini, crushed garlic, lemon juice, yoghurt and salt.
- Spread onto a plate, drizzle with olive oil and a little pomegranate molasses, and serve with bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush) take?
30 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Is Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 5 steps, and 1 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush) serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Mutabbal (Baba Ghanoush)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: sesame seed paste (tahini), cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggplant, garlic, lemon.
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