
Smoked aubergine purée
SideTurkish
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 medium - Aubergine
- Juice of 1 - Lemon
- 3 Cloves Crushed - Garlic
- 150ml - Yogurt
- Bunch - Dill
Instructions
step 1 Heat grill to very hot. Slice the aubergines in half lengthways, then grill for 25 mins, turning occasionally, until soft – the skin will remain firm, but the flesh will soften. Lift the aubergines off the grill and leave until cool enough to handle. step 2 Using a sharp knife, score the grilled flesh and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Tip into a bowl and mash with a fork until you get a thick pulp. Beat in the lemon juice and garlic. Add the yogurt and dill, and season. Serve while still warm.