# Persian Style Aubergine Dip

This delicious loaded aubergine dip is based on a Persian recipe called Kasha Bademjan, featuring aubergines mixed with slow-cooked spiced onions and vibrant toppings.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 65 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- lined baking tray
- frying pan
- mixing bowl
- serving dish

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdHyqGDN/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d84d16a8-b64e-45e5-8f44-895d10421a6c
- Extracted: 2026-05-06

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