From Mahta's kitchen

Roasted aubergine dip

Smoky aubergine with caramelised onions, mint oil, walnuts and warm flatbread.

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
4
Finished Roasted aubergine dip

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 3 large aubergines
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 150 g thick yogurt
  • 2 tbsp dried mint
  • 40 g walnuts, toasted
  • Pomegranate seeds and flatbread, to serve
  • Olive oil, salt and black pepper

Take your time

Method

  1. 01

    Roast the aubergines at 230°C until collapsed and deeply charred, about 35 minutes.

  2. 02

    Cook the onions slowly in olive oil until deeply golden. Reserve a spoonful for serving.

  3. 03

    Scoop the aubergine flesh into the pan, add garlic, salt and pepper, and cook until thick.

  4. 04

    Warm the dried mint in a little oil for 30 seconds. Swirl yogurt through the aubergine.

  5. 05

    Top with the reserved onions, mint oil, walnuts and pomegranate. Serve warm with flatbread.