Spicy Aubergine Dip (Moutabel)

Total Time

50 Minutes

Servings

64

Ingredients

  • 4 medium aubergines
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 fresh green chile peppers
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  2. Place aubergines on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.
  3. In a food processor, grind together garlic, basil and green chile peppers.
  4. Scoop aubergine from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving dish. With a fork, mash in tahini, lemon juice and salt. Garnish with mint and olive oil.