Baba Ganoush (Healthy Brinjal Dip)

Baba Ganoush (Healthy Brinjal Dip) is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dip made with roasted Brinjal (eggplant) and tahini paste (sesame paste). With just a few simple ingredients, you really can make a delicious dip out of it. This creamy and smoky dip is served with toasted pita wedges and vegetable sticks as a starter.

Ingredients for Baba Ganoush

1 Aubergine (baingan) roasted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ tsp paprika, or to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
2 tablespoon tahini (sesame / til paste)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Directions for Baba Ganoush

Roast the brinjal on fire by turning on all the sides so that it is evenly roasted. Cover with a damp napkin and let it rest for 10 minutes. Peel and mash with a fork to a paste.
Now add the garlic, tahini (sesame / til paste), salt, cumin, paprika to the mashed baigan and give it a good stir.
Adjust the seasoning and lemon to taste.
Serve in a broad shallow bowl like dish.
Spread with the back of a spoon to form shallow well.
Just before serving drizzled with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit more cumin and paprika.
Garnish with a spring of parsley.

Note: You can use store bought Tahini paste. I prefer to make at home.