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Baba Ghanouj ( Microwave Recipe)


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There's definitely more to lebanese cuisine than 'hummus'. Brinjals, sesame, curds and garlic combine together to make this delectable middle-eastern dip. After tasting this dip people will definitely strike brinjals off their do-not-like vegetable list.

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Makes 1 cup


Ingredients


1/3 cup sesame (til) paste
1/3 cup peeled and chopped brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
1/3 cup curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/4 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp sliced olives
3 to 4 mint sprigs

Method
  1. In a greased microwave safe dish place the brinjal and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Cool, mash to a pulp and keep aside.
  2. Combine all the other ingredients together in another bowl and mix well.
  3. Lightly fold in the brinjal pulp. Refrigerate till chilled.
  4. Garnish with olives and mint springs and serve with pita bread or cream cracker biscuits.

Tips
  1. Grind the sesame seeds with a little water in a blender to make a smooth paste.
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