How to make Mutabal
Mutabal is a beautiful smoky Middle Eastern dip which is easy to make with eggplant and olive oil. This creamy dip is delicious served with fresh pita bread and has a different texture and flavour to Baba Ganoush.
Ingredients
2 eggplants
2-3 tbsp Al Ameera Tahina
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1-2 tbsp Al Ameera Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves
100 ml yoghurt
Pinch of salt
Chopped parsley garnish
Dressing
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Al Ameera Virgin Olive Oil
PREPARATION TIMES
Total time to make 40min
Time to prep 25 min
Time to cook 20 min
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 190°c then wash the eggplant and pat dry with kitchen paper
- Lightly brush with oil on both sides and cut the eggplant into slices
- Space them out on a baking tray so they can evenly roast and cook for 20-25 minutes
- Remove the outer layer and mash the eggplant with a fork until a smooth puree is formed
- Add the ground garlic, lemon juice, salt Al Ameera Tahina, oil and mix together
Add yoghurt and continue to mix together well - Taste and then correct the seasoning before adding the chopped parsley garnish
- To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a small bowl, mug or jar and whisk or shake to combine