Persian Style Aubergine Dip

65 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180 fan.
  2. 2Rub the oil all over the aubergines and season the flesh side with salt.
  3. 3Place into a lined baking tray, flesh side down and roast 35-40 minutes or until tender.
  4. 4Remove at set to one side to cool.
  5. 5Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the onions.
  6. 6Season with plenty of salt and mix well.
  7. 7Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until lovely and caramelised.
  8. 8Add the garlic, mint and turmeric.
  9. 9Mix well and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  10. 10Once the aubergines have cooled, peel and discard the skin.
  11. 11Gently squeeze out any excess juices from the aubergine and finely chop until creamy.
  12. 12Add to a mixing bowl and add the yogurt and most of the onions.
  13. 13Mix well.
  14. 14Check the seasoning, adding salt to taste.
  15. 15Transfer to a serving dish.
  16. 16Top with the remaining onions, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and mint leaves.
  17. 17Grab your pittas and face plant into that.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines, cut into half lengthways
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 100 g full fat yogurt
  • Salt
  • 30 g pomegranate seeds
  • 20 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful finely chopped mint leaves

Equipment

ovenlined baking trayfrying panmixing bowlserving dish