Babaghanoush

Recipe by Aai

Ingredients:

• 2 eggplants (medium sized)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 6 garlic pods (sliced)
• ¼ c sesame seeds (ground) or 2 Tbsp Tahini can be used
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 2-3 Tbsp Oil
• ½ bunch coriander leaves
• Few mint leaves (optional)
• ½ lemon (squeezed)

Method:

1. Brush the eggplants lightly with oil. Broil them for 8 minutes on each side in the oven.
2. Remove and cook in microwave oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
3. Sautè onions and garlic in oil till golden brown.
4. Grind sesame seeds in grinder to a fine ground.
5. Cut eggplants in half; spoon out the pulp from the skin and discard skin.
6. Toss all ingredients in food processor and purée till a slightly lumpy blend remains.
7. Serve cold with pita bread cut into triangles and baked in oven for 10 minutes.
   Makes an excellent appetizer.