Baba ghanoush(بابا غنوج) is a roasted eggplant dip usually seasoned with garlic, sesame, and lemon.

Baba ghanoush is similar to hummus and can also be served with pita bread or other flatbread.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 eggplant
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 – 2 tbsp sesame paste(tahini)
• ½ – 1 lemon juice
• 1 – 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• 1 tsp cumin powder (optional)
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

• roast eggplant until soft, 15 to 30 minutes at 425°F
• let cool
• peel and trim
• finely chop or mash (fork works)
• add garlic, salt
• mix in tahini, lemon
• chill (optional)
• garnish with olive oil, cumin, paprika, parsley
• serve