Smoked aubergine puree

Turkish recipe for 4 people, takes only 30 mins; recipe has aubergine, lemon, garlic clove, yogurt and dill.

Smoked aubergine puree

Smoked aubergine puree

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: Turkish
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5 mins

Ingredients

  • Yogurt: 150ml pot thick yogurt
  • Garlic Clove: 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Dill: small bunch dill, leaves chopped
  • Lemon: juice 1 lemon
  • Aubergine: 2 medium aubergines

Directions

  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.
  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.