Side • Turkish
Smoked aubergine purée

Ingredients
- medium Aubergine2
- LemonJuice of 1
- Cloves Crushed Garlic3
- Yogurt150ml
- DillBunch
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄step 1
Cook
- 🔥Heat grill to very hot.
Prepare
- 🧂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.
Cook
- 🍳Lift the aubergines off the grill and leave until cool enough to handle.
Steps
- step 2
Cook
- 🍽️Using a sharp knife, score the grilled flesh and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
Steps
- 🌿Tip into a bowl and mash with a fork until you get a thick pulp.
- ✨Beat in the lemon juice and garlic.
Prepare
- ✨Add the yogurt and dill, and season.
Serve
- 🥄Serve while still warm.
Source: Original recipe