Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 lemon, squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic ,minced
  • 1 tomato
  • parsley
  • 1/4 c. corn oil
  • 8 oz. plain yogurt
  • salt
  • few black olives

Method

  • With toothpick, prick eggplant in several places.
  • Place on rack in 400° oven.
  • Cook for 1 1/2 hours, turning once.
  • Pour corn oil in small porcelain bowl or platter.
  • When eggplant is cooked, peel while hot; mash finely in small sections on wooden board. Immerse eggplant in oil; add lemon juice to mashed eggplant to prevent darkening.
  • Add yogurt, garlic and salt; mix well.
  • Smooth top and garnish with sliced tomato, olives and parsley.
  • Yields 5 servings.