Baba Ganoush

Serves 2 – 4 people

Ingredients:

4 to 6 Aubergines – Genie (depends on the size)

20 ml olive oil

1 tbsp Tahini

2 garlic cloves crushed

Squeeze of juiced lemon 

Salt & pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

Coriander

Rose petal

Zaatar

Method:

• Heat the oven to 190 degrees. Cut the aubergines lengthways and score them, drizzle with olive oil add a pinch of salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

• Once cooked, remove the flesh from the skin, transfer the flesh to a colander for 3 minutes, then place it in mixer or hand blender with the rest of the ingredients: tahini paste, lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic and salt & pepper. Blend well until a velvety, succulent puree forms.

• Alternatively, blend 2 halves with the skin on to make it darker and richer in taste.

• Garnish with fresh coriander, or and rose petals or Zaatar  

To serve:

Serve in a dish as a starter with toasted pitta bread, carrot and cucumber sticks

Tip:

Perfect side dish to enjoy with friends