Baba Ghanouzh- Arabian Style Roasted Eggplants

Baba Ghanouzh is a popular Arabic dish of eggplant mashed and mixed with various seasonings. The eggplant is roasted over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste. Baba ghanoush is usually eaten as a dip with pita bread, and is sometimes added to other dishes. It is usually of an earthy light brown color.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  large eggplant, roasted and cooled to room temperature
• 2  teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
•  salt
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 4  tablespoons tahini or 4  tablespoons  sesame paste
• 3  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Mix the peeled roasted brinjal, chopped parsley, garlic & salt.
2. Add lemon juice, tahina / sesame paste, olive oil & mix.
3. Baba ghanouzh is ready.