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
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°c then wash the eggplant and pat dry with kitchen paper
  2. Lightly brush with oil on both sides and cut the eggplant into slices
  3. Space them out on a baking tray so they can evenly roast and cook for 20-25 minutes
  4. Remove the outer layer and mash the eggplant with a fork until a smooth puree is formed
  5. Add the ground garlic, lemon juice, salt Al Ameera Tahina, oil and mix together
    Add yoghurt and continue to mix together well
  6. Taste and then correct the seasoning before adding the chopped parsley garnish
  7. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a small bowl, mug or jar and whisk or shake to combine