# Eggplant Dip: A Delightful Appetizer with a Smoky Twist
Eggplant dip, also known as baba ganoush, is a delicious and versatile appetizer with a smoky and savory flavor. This delightful dip is a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines and is perfect for any occasion. Made from roasted eggplants, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, eggplant dip boasts a creamy texture and a unique smoky taste. This article presents two variations of this classic dish: a traditional baba ganoush recipe and a spicy roasted eggplant dip. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour, making them ideal for busy home cooks who want to impress their guests with a flavorful and elegant dish.
ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP
Roasting the eggplant in its skin steams the flesh, turning it soft and silky-great for a dip to serve with pita wedges as an appetizer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place eggplant and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast until garlic is soft and golden, 20 minutes. Remove garlic and set aside. Continue to roast eggplant until soft and deflated, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool 20 minutes.
- Slice eggplant open and scrape flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Peel garlic and add to bowl, along with lemon juice, tahini, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Serve drizzled with more oil and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT, ONION AND GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD
Saw this on FoodTV's Cooking Thin show. This was easy to make and tasty. It was voted a hit in my house. Serve it with crackers or pita bread. It can be made ahead of time.
Provided by Ducky
Categories Spreads
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rub eggplant and onion with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake about 25-30 minutes, until the eggplant and onion have softened, turning once.
- Add the garlic to the baking sheet at the baking halfway point, approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool until able to handle.
- Peel the eggplant and garlic and place into food processor (easiest way to get the eggplant is to cut in half and scoop it out with a spoon).
- Cut the onion into quarters or large chunks and add to the food processor.
- Add vinegar, lemon juice, parmesan, salt and pepper.
- Pulse until it is of a dip or spread consistency.
- Add cilantro and briefly pulse.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
SMOKY EGGPLANT DIP WITH YOGURT AND MINT
Steps:
- Make a fire on one side of a charcoal grill. When the fire is hot, prick the eggplants all over with a fork, and place them on the hot side of the grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, to char the skin all over. Move the eggplants to the cool side of the grill, put on the lid, making sure the vents are open, and roast the eggplants for 40 to 45 minutes, until they collapse when you press on them, turning once halfway through. Transfer the eggplants to a platter and cut in half lengthwise, allowing any liquid to run out.
- With a slotted spoon, scoop the insides of the eggplants into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, discarding the skin and any excess liquid. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, mint, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the Sriracha, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pulse just five or six times to combine but not puree the ingredients. Taste for seasonings; it should be highly seasoned!
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with extra mint and salt, and serve warm or at room temperature with pita triangles.
MIDDLE EASTERN FIRE-ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP: BABAGANOUSH
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- There are 2 ways to cook the eggplants. The first way, on the stovetop, is my favorite because it yields a much smokier-flavored babaganoush.
- For the stovetop method: Turn 2 burners up full-throttle. Place 1 eggplant on each burner and, using a pair of tongs, turn every 5 minutes or so, until the entire surface of eggplant is charred and crispy, about 15 minutes. Don't worry if the eggplant deflates a little. Remove from the burner and place on a plate to cool.
- For the oven method: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Prick the eggplants all over with a fork (this keeps the eggplant from exploding in the oven, so don't skip this step). Place on a baking sheet and roast until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Regardless of the cooking method you choose, once the eggplant is cool enough to touch with your hands, carefully peel the charred skin off the eggplant. Discard the skin. Move the flesh onto your chopping board, slice off the stem and discard. Using your knife, mince the flesh until almost smooth. Scoop into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, tahini, parsley, and a little salt and pepper. Whisk together and taste for seasoning. Feel free to add more lemon juice, more salt and pepper... it will vary depending on the size of your eggplant, and how you like your 'ganoush! Serve with pita chips.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC DIP
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Garlic Roast Cocktail Party Low/No Sugar Eggplant Summer Vegan Potluck Gourmet
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Separate garlic cloves without peeling and tightly wrap together in foil. Prick eggplant with a fork. In a shallow baking pan roast garlic and eggplant in middle of oven until very tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and about 45 minutes for eggplant.
- Unwrap garlic and peel, transferring garlic to a food processor. Scrape flesh from eggplant into food processor, discarding skin. Purée mixture until smooth and, with motor running, add oil and vinegar until combined. Season dip with salt and pepper and serve with pita toasts.
ROASTED-EGGPLANT DIP WITH GREEK YOGURT
This roasted-eggplant dip, made silky by the addition of yogurt, arrives alongside crisp, Herb-Rubbed Pitas for easy scooping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using tongs, cook eggplants one at a time over the flame of a gas burner (or a grill), turning as skin chars and bubbles, until completely soft, about 15 minutes. (If eggplant doesn't soften, finish cooking on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven.) Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel off charred skin and discard. Coarsely chop the eggplants, and place in a colander to drain, about 1 hour. Finely chop, and transfer to a bowl.
- Using a chef's knife, press flat side of blade back and forth across garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to make a paste. Mix into eggplant. Stir in oil. Mix in yogurt and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. (Dip can be refrigerated, for up to 1 day.) Drizzle with oil before serving.
EGGPLANT DIP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Grill 2 eggplants over medium-high heat, turning, until soft, 30 minutes. Cool, then scoop out and puree the flesh in a food processor with 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt. Top with olive oil and parsley and serve with flatbread and vegetables.
- Per serving (does not include flatbread and vegetables for serving): Calories 247; Total Fat 21 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 3 grams; Total Carbohydrate 16 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 152 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 152 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 7 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP
Steps:
- Heat a grill to medium. Brush the bell pepper with some of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with more of the canola oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the eggplant until charred on the first side, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue grilling until tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a cutting board. Grill the bell pepper, turning occasionally, until charred all over and tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam while you make the eggplant puree.
- Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle them with salt, and mash and smear them to a paste using the side of a knife. Remove the skin from the eggplant and transfer the flesh to a food processor. Add the garlic paste, tahini, yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the lemon zest, oregano and smoked paprika. Process until smooth and thick. Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Peel, seed and dice the bell pepper.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the dip. Top with the diced peppers and the chopped parsley. Serve with warm pita or lavash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 8 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP (MUTABAL)
Mutabal is a delicious eggplant dip. Its key ingredients are grilled eggplant and tahini with some lemon, herbs, and spices, which give it smoky, nutty, peppery, and lemony flavors. This is the authentic recipe, and it is way better than modified recipes that use yogurt.
Provided by Muaddi Craft Distillery
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the skin of the eggplants several times with a knife.
- Cook directly on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft and the skin has charred, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
- When eggplants are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and scrape out the flesh. Put the flesh into a colander and place over a bowl to drain, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl, add crushed garlic and salt, and mash until creamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Taste, adjust seasonings, and stir in parsley and mint. Transfer to a small dish. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 329.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SPICY AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT) AND RED PEPPER TAPENADE - DIP
This is a "throw it in the oven & blend it all together" recipe which is always a great hit any time of the year. I have called it a Tapenade; a Tapenade contains olives, anchovies & capers normally, with a few regional variations, but this reminded me of the consistency of a Tapenade, so that's what it's called! (There are NO anchovies in this one!) I use this for dips, spreads, sauces, grilled sandwiches plus grilled meat & vegetables. It is very versatile & stores for up to 2 weeks in the fridge - with a coating of olive oil on top. This recipe makes enough to fill a 1lb jar; it is very easy to increase the quantities. Please note, there is no need to salt the aubergines OR take the skin off after they have cooked.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Spreads
Time 55m
Yield 1 1lb Jar, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
- Take a sturdy oven proof tin or dish and add the aubergines, red peppers, garlic cloves, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chili powder and the olive oil.
- Mix thoroughly, so everything has a light coating of oil.
- Roast in the oven on the top shelf for 30 to 45 minutes, or until charred and tinged brown on the edges and soft to the touch.
- Take out and leave to cool slightly.
- Add the fresh coriander (cilantro), harissa paste if using and sun-dried tomatoes. Season well with salt & pepper.
- Tip all the mixture into a large bowl and blend it all together with a hand mixer/blender.
- Do NOT over mix - it should be smooth but not pureed!
- Serve in an attractive bowl and dribble the remaining olive oil over the top, garnish with some fresh coriander (cilantro) or chopped flat leaf parsley. You can also add an olive or two.
- Store in a container in the fridge with olive oil on the top for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 3.6
MOROCCAN EGGPLANT DIP
Serve this to folks who never eat eggplant. They will be amazed. Serve at room temperature with wheat crackers.
Provided by MJodyH
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 52m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, sugar, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Add eggplant and red bell pepper; pour in tomato sauce mixture. Simmer, covered, until eggplant and red bell pepper soften, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggplant mixture to a food processor; pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. Sprinkle cilantro over dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BORANIE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT YOGURT DIP)
From www.jewish-foods.com .. My husband had this at a persian restuarant and loved it. He then searched on Google and found this, so I made it for him .. It's really good! Times are estimated.
Provided by najwa
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse, prick the eggplants and roast in a 350F oven, turning frequently, for about 40 minutes, or until soft.
- Remove, place on a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle; peel the skin and chop the flesh.
- Transfer the flesh to a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly, seasoning to taste.
- In the serving dish, garnish with saffron water, yogurt and mint leaves and serve hot or cold with pita.
- Can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator.
SMOKY EGGPLANT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
The most persuasive way to convert an eggplant hater is to fry it (the eggplant, not the hater). A less messy approach, however, is to make dip. Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dips and spreads
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the grill. Meanwhile, in a blender combine 3/4 cup olive oil, the oregano, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until you have a rough purée, 2 to 5 minutes depending on how strong your blender is. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Purée should be well seasoned.
- Split pita breads in half along their seams to make 6 flat rounds. Brush both sides of each pita round with herb purée.
- When grill is hot, cook the eggplant, whole, until skins are shriveled and flesh has collapsed, about 8 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Grill pitas until crisp, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Let rest for a minute or two until cool enough to handle but still very warm, then slice each round into 6 wedges.
- Peel eggplant and put flesh in a food processor with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Purée, then taste and add more lemon or salt (or both) if needed. Serve the dip spread on a plate, drizzled with more olive oil and garnished with mint, dates and pomegranate seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SMOKY EGGPLANT DIP
Serve this dip with chips, as part of a meze platter, or slather it on grilled chicken thighs or lamb chops.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Eggplant Garlic Dip Condiment/Spread
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove grate and prepare a charcoal grill for medium heat (coals should be covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining). Place eggplants directly on coals and cook, turning occasionally, until skins are completely charred and flesh is collapsed, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. (Or, you can grill on the grate of a gas or charcoal grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 20-25 minutes.)
- Split eggplants lengthwise and scoop flesh from skin into a medium bowl (it's okay if bits of charred skin get in there too). Mash eggplant with a fork to break up, then mix in garlic, yogurt, chopped mint, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
- To serve, drizzle dip with more oil and top with mint leaves.
- Do Ahead
- Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
EGGPLANT-YOGURT DIP
Creamy dips are often laden with fat, but yogurt makes an eggplant-and-onion version a guilt-free pleasure; we used baked pita chips for dipping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap garlic loosely in foil. Put garlic and eggplants on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until eggplants and garlic are soft and eggplant skins begin to blister and blacken, about 45 minutes. Remove garlic from oven.
- Raise oven temperature to broil, and broil eggplants until skins are charred, about 3 minutes.Transfer to wire racks, and let cool completely.
- Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion slices; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk together chopped onion, yogurt, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Squeeze roasted-garlic pulp into yogurt mixture, and stir well.
- Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise. Scrape flesh into a large fine sieve set over a large bowl; let drain 15 minutes. Discard liquid. Stir eggplant and the salt into yogurt mixture; season with pepper. Top with reserved cooked onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 205 g
MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP
I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1-in. slices; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with onion and garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil., Roast until eggplant is very soft, 40-45 minutes, turning and stirring vegetables once. Cool slightly., Place eggplant mixture in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke., Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with flatbread and vegetables as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BABA GHANOUSH (EGGPLANT DIP)
Baba Ghanoush is such a good way to get your vegetables in. Plus, it's fun to hear the 4yo trying to say it. I didn't see any other recipes quite like this one.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pierce the eggplants in several places with a toothpick. Wrap the whole eggplant in aluminum foil, and set it over a gas grill to cook on all sides until it collapses and begins to release a great deal of steam.
- Place the eggplant in a basin of cold water; peel while it's still hot and allow it to drain in a colander until cool.
- Squeeze pulp to remove any bitter juices. Mash the eggplant to a puree.
- In a food processor, mix the tahini with the garlic, onion, tomato, and lemon juice until the mixture thickens and reduces in size. Thin with water. With the machine running, add the eggplant and the salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Spread out in a shallow dish, and garnish with pepper, parsley, and tomatoes.
JULIA CHILD'S EGGPLANT-WALNUT DIP
This recipe from the second volume of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is nontraditional but very Julia Child, with her famous love of cocktail snacks. Caviar d'aubergines, fluffy eggplant caviar, is popular in the South of France, but this one contains raw ginger and hot sauce, two of the least-French ingredients imaginable. Feel free to tinker with the spices (cumin and coriander are also good) and the heat level. This dip ripens very well over a few days in the refrigerator. Taste and re-season before serving.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut green caps off eggplants and place them whole in a baking dish. Bake until very soft and collapsing, 30 to 35 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into the bowl of a mixer (or use a hand mixer).
- Beat at high speed for about two minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Add walnuts, garlic, ginger, allspice, two big pinches of salt and one of pepper. Shake in a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix well.
- With the mixer running, gradually drizzle in oil, as if making mayonnaise, just until mixture is emulsified and creamy. Stop, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper and hot sauce. If desired, beat in remaining olive oil.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one week.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC DIP WITH PARSLEY
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Garlic Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Buffet Eggplant Healthy Vegan Sesame Parsley Gourmet
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prick eggplant with a fork several times and on a baking sheet rub with just enough oil to coat.
- Cut off and discard top quarter of garlic head to expose cloves and set garlic in middle of a large piece of foil. Drizzle garlic with 1 teaspoon oil and enclose completely in foil. Place foil packet next to eggplant on baking sheet and roast in middle of oven, turning eggplant after 30 minutes, 45 to 50 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft and collapsed. Unwrap garlic carefully and cool eggplant and garlic on baking sheet.
- Transfer eggplant to cutting board. Cut off and discard stem end and halve eggplant lengthwise. Scoop flesh out into a bowl, scraping as close to skin as possible. Pour off any liquid accumulated in bowl.
- Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into a food processor. Add eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, parsley, and salt to taste and blend until smooth and parsley is minced fine. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Transfer dip to a bowl and serve with pita wedges.
INDIAN EGGPLANT AND ONION DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
Mint, cilantro, and garam masala give this creamy, roasted eggplant dip an Indian edge.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Onion Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Eggplant Shower Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Arrange pita wedges in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; brush pita lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place eggplant, skin side down, on half of another rimmed baking sheet. Place onions and garlic on other half of sheet. Brush eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil; drizzle onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil. Toss vegetables; spread in thin layer.
- Bake pita until crisp, about 4 minutes. Roast vegetables until browned and tender, about 30 minutes. Peel garlic. Scoop out pulp from eggplant and transfer to processor. Add onions and peeled garlic; puree until almost smooth. Transfer puree to bowl; mix in mint, cilantro, and garam masala. Season with salt and pepper; serve with pita chips.
Tips:
- To ensure a smooth and flavorful dip, choose ripe, tender eggplants. Look for eggplants with a deep purple color and smooth, unblemished skin.
- Roasting the eggplants intensifies their flavor and smokiness. You can roast them whole or cut into halves or quarters. Prick the skin with a fork to prevent them from bursting.
- Allow the roasted eggplants to cool completely before handling them. This will make it easier to peel and mash them.
- Use a food processor or blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. You can also mash the eggplants by hand, but this will take more effort.
- Taste the dip and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or garlic to taste.
- Serve the dip immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Eggplant dip is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, spread, or sauce. It's a great appetizer or snack, and it can also be used as a topping for pizzas, sandwiches, and wraps. With its smoky flavor and creamy texture, eggplant dip is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dip, give this recipe a try!
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