Baba Ghanouj ( Microwave Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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There's definitely more to lebanese cuisine than 'hummus'. Brinjals, sesame, curds and garlic combine together to make this delectable middle-eastern dip. After tasting this dip people will definitely strike brinjals off their do-not-like vegetable list.

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Lebanese Dips

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 2 mins Total Time: 12 mins 1Makes 1 cup (14 tbsp )
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Ingredients

1/3 cup sesame (til) paste
1/3 cup peeled and chopped brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
1/3 cup curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/4 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp sliced olives
3 to 4 mint sprigs

Method

In a greased microwave safe dish place the brinjal and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Cool, mash to a pulp and keep aside.
Combine all the other ingredients together in another bowl and mix well.
Lightly fold in the brinjal pulp. Refrigerate till chilled.
Garnish with olives and mint springs and serve with pita bread or cream cracker biscuits.

Tips

Grind the sesame seeds with a little water in a blender to make a smooth paste.

Nutrient values per tbsp

Energy	28 cal
Protein	0.7 g
Carbohydrates	0.9 g
Fiber	0.6 g
Fat	2.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	25.3 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	0.5 mg
Folic Acid	1.6 mcg
Calcium	42.2 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	1 mg
Potassium	10.6 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg