Authentic Baba Ganoush | Smoked Eggplant Dip

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits at a lower cost.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor with less hassle.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds brightness at a lower price.

Turn your stovetop to medium-high heat and place the eggplant over the flames. Rotate the eggplant every 3 to 4 minutes. Roast for about 15 minutes, until the skin is charred. I grill garlic cloves as well. They will take only a minute to get charred.

Place the eggplant in a large bowl and cover. Allow them to cool down. As the eggplant cools down it will release water. After 15-20 minutes drain the water.

Cut the eggplant lengthwise and scoop out the flesh. Add it in the bowl along with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, yoghurt, salt and paprika.

Using a food processor or stick blender mix it until it's smooth and creamy. At this stage you can taste test. Adjust seasoning or add lemon to adjust the taste.

Sprinkle a pinch of sumac or paprika and garnish with chopped parsley, pomegranate arils and sesame seeds. Drizzle some olive oil.

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