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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal49
  • fat3g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs3g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre3g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.02g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Light the gas on 2 rings, then lay the aubergines directly on them, 2 to a ring. In 30 secs they will have blackened on one side, so use tongs to turn them until they are well charred on all sides. Alternatively, cook the aubergines under the grill or on the barbecue, turning them until they are blackened all over.

  • step 2

    Once done, put the aubergines in a plastic bag. When cool enough to handle, strip away the blackened skin and put the flesh (which should be cooked and soft) in a colander to drain for 30 mins.

  • step 3

    Transfer the aubergine to a bowl, then mash with a fork or blitz with a hand blender, but don’t make it completely smooth. Stir in the yogurt, olive oil and a fat pinch of salt, then add coriander, garlic and lemon or lime juice. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if necessary, but be careful not to overwhelm the aubergine flavour.

RECIPE TIPS
PITTA CRISPS

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Split 6 pittas horizontally into two circles, then cut each into 6 triangles. Lay them in a single layer, rough side up, on 2 or 3 baking sheets. Use a pastry brush to brush the pitta triangles with 3-5 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp fennel seeds and a pinch of sea salt. Bake for 10-15 mins, until golden. Leave to cool on the tray.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2009

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.9 ratings

Lotus1972

This is amazing and super tasty. Really easy too, a great success and maybe next time will add some chilli.

condrona

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Don't be put off by the negative comments - this dip is super - I make it all the time. I never make the full quantity - it would be far too much. I always bake by aubergines in the oven - far easier. Don't liquidise - mash it with a fork - just the right consistency. Yes, it does split if left in…

ellabonella

A star rating of 2 out of 5.

Although the dip tasted okay straight from the liquidiser, after I had left it in the fridge for a couple of hours it smelt wierd and had split.

jykseo

This is the most unhelpful recipe. Putting the aubergines on the gas ring for 30 seconds each side will NOT soften the flesh at all. I blackened the skin but the flesh was still hard (obviously). So I ended up cooking them in the oven.

trudieakin502jMLuEVQ

Absolutely. I use this method a lot but each side takes about 5 minutes. I keep turning until they are charred and no longer firm when pressed. Having said that, some aubergines take longer than others.

jenniebibs

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Really unusual and delicious! Makes a nice change from houmous. I halved the recipe and there was loads - be warned - if you use all 4 aubergines you'll end up with a vat of dip

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