Mutabal (aka Baba Ghanoush) is a light and airy breakfast that’s easy to prepare and brings you back to the good old days. It’s a classic Mediterranean dish that goes well alongside many other dishes or can be enjoyed on its own. Aubergine is a versatile vegetable but in this dish, it gives off a unique smokey aroma.
Bon appétit <3
Serves: 1-2 people
Preparation time: 60 minutes
Suitable for vegetarians
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Olive oil to preference
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pitta bread or Arabic bread
Cooking Instructions
Step one:
- Set your oven to 170 degrees Celsius with the fan on if you put it on without the fan 190
- While waiting for the oven to heat up Use a fork to poke holes all around the aubergines and lightly rub them with olive oil once done put it in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes
Step two:
- In a bowl add tahini and lemon juice, and mix well until it becomes a paste
- Add the yogurt, garlic, and salt then mix again (lemon helps thicken the tahini to form the thickness you desire)
- Store in the fridge until the aubergines are done baking
Step three:
- When the aubergines are done let them cool for 10 minutes
- Peel off their skin and mash them up with the previous mixture (use a fork to mash up well)
Final step:
- Either use fresh Arabic bread or if your bread is stale dab it in a little water so that it can heat to more of a softer texture rather than a dry texture for about half a minute in a pre-warmed toaster
- Add olive oil according to your preference to the ready-made mixture of yummy Mutabal or Baba Ghanoush
- Serve & enjoy