Ingredients

• 1 - Brinjal
• 2 tbsp - olive oil
• 2 tbsp - tahini (sesame seeds paste in olive oil, available at health food stores)
• 2 tsp - fresh garlic paste
• 2 tbsp - fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper for seasoning.

How to Make Baba Ghanous (Eggplant Dip)

• Brush brinjal lightly with oil and roast on flame to give it a barbeque flavour.
• Peel the skin off, chop and cook brinjal.
• Add all the other ingredients including oil and quickly whip, in blender.
• Season well with salt and pepper and chill in refrigerator.
• Garnish with a pinch of red paprika or red chilli powder and mint sprig.