Ingredients

  • 1 lrg Aubergine
  • 1 lrg Garlic clove
  • 3 x Shallots
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 3 Tbsp. Tahini (creamed sesame)
  • 1 x Lemon peel, finely grated
  • 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil Cayenne pepper Halved lemon slices (opt) Fresh parsley sprig (opt) Pita bread, cut in strips

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • (175'C.).
  • Prick aubergine several times with a fork.
  • Bake aubergine in preheated oven 30-40 min or possibly till softened and skin has turned dark brown.
  • Cold, trim ends and peel aubergine.
  • Process flesh in a blender or possibly food processor with garlic, shallots, Garam Masala, tahini, lemon peel and juice till smooth and proportionately combined.
  • Season with salt.
  • Spoon mix into a serving bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprig, if you like, and serve with pita bread.