It feels I have been staying Gulf region forever, I still remember coming here immediately after getting married and that I tell is many moons ago. But I am not complaining, I love this place, I call it my home. I wonder when knowingly or unknowingly India become my second home. Whenever I go back to India for vacations, after few days I do get homesick and long to come back here.
I been fortunate to meet amazing bunch of friends here, who are more than friends to me. I miss them, miss my home and last but not the least, I miss amazing food. I have fallen in love middle eastern cuisine.
There is so much more than Hummus and Falafel in middle eastern cuisine. Today I am sharing one of the dip which is a must have in mezza platter, Baba Ganoush. It is very much similar to our desi Baingan ka Bharta but the taste mild nothing like the bharta which is heavy on spices. By the way I also love baigan ka bharta too, its so yum.
For this dip the eggplant is roasted over bbq but these I prefer using my air fryer to do this job. The flesh of roasted eggplant is used along with Tahini ( sesame seed paste). Normally this dip served with pita bread, but in fusion cooking can use it in multiple way. I like to use for sandwiches and crostini. It is a prefect snack for kids tiffin as well.
Ingredients
1 big eggplants
2 tbsp tahini
Juice of one lemon
2 garlic cloves ( thinly sliced)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
For garnish fresh olives, pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves.
Method:
Prick the eggplant with fork all over and insert the slices of one garlic inside the eggplant.
Smear the eggplant with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and roast it over open flame or broil it in the oven until the eggplant is cooked. It will take around 15-18 minutes.
Keep it aside to cool down. Once its cold cut eggplant into halves and scoop out the flesh out.
In food processor pulse remaining ingredients. When all get into chunky paste add flesh if eggplant and give final pulse but don’t make it fine paste.
Transfer Baba Ganoush in serve bowl and drizzle with olive oil and garnish it with olives, pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Serve with Pita bread or carrot, cucumber and celery sticks.
Never had this before..but love to try…looks delicious 😊
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It’s prefect party time snacking dish 😀
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you know what aubergines are my first love! I absolutely adore baba ganoush, such a flavourful recipe!
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Me too love eggplant so versatile veggies..
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Love baba ganoush , and your recipe sounds so good, just a perfect dish for a get together or a family gathering.
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Thank you dear 😊
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There’s a restaurant near us that makes this funny shaped pizza, I think it’s called a pide? Anyway, it has Baba Ganoush on and it’s super delicious!
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Yes pide is turkish name for pizza, mostly the toppings is meat and eggs.
Thank you, glad you liked it.
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This recipe sounds delicious I am definitely going to try it!
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Thank you Melissa
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I’ve actually never heard of this before.. I do like egg plant I’ll need to write this down and try it out, thanks for the recipe!
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Jessica is very popular dish in Arabian cuisine.
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Love eggplant in every form and this recipe looks delicious.Will try it out.
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Hope you enjoy it. Do let me know if you like it 🙂
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This looks so good! I love baba ganoush, it’s one of my favorite things to eat at my local Mediterranean restaurant!
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Thank you Kelly
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I have always heard of this dish but never tried it. I am super picky when eating veggies lol. But I know I will eventually try it!
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The smoky flavors of the dip is lovely, do try it:)
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I have heard of this dish, mainly because it is a fun name!However, I had no idea what it was made of. I love hummus and so many dips. I will need to try this.
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If you love hummus, you will definitely love Baba Ganoush also
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I love Baba Ganoush and your version sounds absolutely yummy! Where in the gulf are you from?
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I am based in Qatar.
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Ohh same story here! I’m from Mexico living in the USA and when I go visit I want to stay but same as you, I don’t complain, I still love it here!
On another note, I can’t wait to try this recipe. My boyfriend is Middle Eastern and always asking me to learn! I’m glad I found your blog!
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I am glad I could be of same help.. hope your boyfriend approves of the taste 🙂
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I have never tried to make Baba Ganoush at home but enjoy it very much when others do. Your recipe sounds like one I’d enjoy and it doesn’t seem scary or overwhelming for a first timer. Can’t wait to try it!
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It’s absolutely easy just few ingredients and roasted eggplant.
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What lovely snack! All my favorite ingredients and very fun recipe:)
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I hadn’t had it until I moved to Dubai. But I feel it is a hit and miss. There is no one way to make it like hummus, am I right? I do think your recipe is rather easy to make. 🙂
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There are two versions one with tahini and other one with yogurt.
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This looks so delicious!! This dish is a party pleaser at my place .. even eggplant haters love it 😉
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So true.. even I was in eggplant hater category 🙈
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Perfect texture and consistency Afroz!! Baba Ganoush is one of my families Favorite dip. 🙂
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Thank you, me too big fan 😀
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Oooh, I never liked eggplant as a kid but have been wanting to try baba ganoush forever! So glad you posted this…looks yummy! 🙂
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Me too wasn’t big fan of eggplant but now i love it 🙂
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I’ve never tried Baba Ganoush before (I’m also a picky eater), but this sounds appetizing. I didn’t know eggplant was in it.
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Flavor of smoky Eggplant in dip is lovley. Do try it, you will like it.
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This sounds like a great recipe…will definitely have to give it a try. I love dips and pitta…could eat it all day long!
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Thank you dear
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Save me some! I have never made baba ganoush on my own, but it looks delicious!
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Krystal do try it its super easy and healthy snack as well.
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In my country we have a similar salad, but instead of tahini we use a little bit of mayo. We call it aubergine salad and I love it, I grew up with it. My mother and grandmother used to make it every two weeks.
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That sound interesting, will definitely it your way next time.
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I had never had or heard of baba ganoush but it looks delicious! I new recipe for me to try as I am slowly getting into cooking!
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Its very popular dip in Arabian cuisine
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This looks good! I’ve tried hummus before but not this. I might want to try this.
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If tou like hummus, you will love the smoky taste of this dip
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Your post couldn’t be any more timely. We have a basket full of eggplants right out of the garden. I’d completely forgotten about Baba Ganoush! I know what I’ll be making tomorrow afternoon. x
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I am glad i could be of some help 😃
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This looks great for a healthy snack for the whole family. Will try recipe soon!
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I’ve never cooked eggplant before although I’ve eaten it so it’s good to know of a recipe that I can incorporate it
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Would love to hear your feedback, please do post if you try the recipe
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I have not heard of this before. I am not very adventure when it comes to trying foods.
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I agree its is difficult to come out if comfort zone.. especially when it’s related to food 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Thank you
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Ugh!! I love baba ganoush!! I will definitely try to make this recipe. This is something good for a family occasion. They will definitely love it. Will try recipe soon!!!
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