Mutabbal (Eggplant Dip) - Chrysl

Recipe by Chrysl Castelino



Ingredients:
2 eggplants
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic
1/2 lime - juice 
1/2 onion (finely chopped) *Optional
salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil + additional for garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

For the Tahini
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1tbsp olive oil
4-5 tbsp water
1/2 lime - juice 

Steps:
  1. Apply some oil over the eggplants and roast them over direct flame till they are cooked through and the skin has charred. Let it cool, then peel off the skin.

  2. In a blender add the ingredients for the tahini and blend to a smooth paste.
  3. Then add the cooled eggplants, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and yoghurt to the blender and blend to a smooth paste.
  4. Dish the mutabbal in a bowl and mix in the chopped onions if you'd like some crunch. You can skip this if you want.
  5. Garnish with olive oil and coriander leaves.
  6. ENJOY!