Kashk Bademjan (Persian aubergine dip)
Ingredients
for 4 people
| 700 g | aubergines |
| 1 tbsp | olive oil |
| ½ tsp | salt |
| a little | pepper |
| 1 tbsp | olive oil |
| 2 | onions, halved, cut into thin strips |
| 2 | garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| ½ tsp | turmeric |
| 2 tbsp | Dried peppermint leaves |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| a little | pepper |
| 2 dl | water |
| 50 g | walnut kernels, coarsely chopped, roasted |
| 180 g | plain yoghurt |
| 4 | flatbreads |
How it's done
Aubergines
Halve the aubergines lengthwise, score a criss-cross pattern approx. 2 cm deep, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with oil, season.
To bake
Approx. 40 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 220 °C. Remove, leave to cool slightly.
Dip
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions, cover and sauté over a medium heat for approx. 10 mins., stirring occasionally. Remove half of it and set aside. Add the garlic, turmeric and peppermint to the remaining onions, sauté for approx. 2 mins., season. Scrape the aubergine flesh away from the skin using a tablespoon, add and mix. Pour in the water, cover and simmer for approx. 15 mins. Leave to cool. Add the walnuts and yogurt, mix.
To serve
Place the dip in a bowl, top with the reserved onions. Serve with the flatbread.
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