MOUTABEL

Ingredients

Aubergines 4 medium
Garlic, crushed 4 cloves
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Black pepper powder ½ teaspoon
Salt to taste
Parsley , chopped 2 tablespoons
Tahina sauce 3 tablespoons
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Black olives, sliced 3-4

Method

1. Remove stem, wash and prick aubergines with a fork. Roast on direct flame, turning them from time to time, till well charred on all sides.
2. Dip the aubergines in cold water. Peel away the charred skin and remove excess water.
3. Put aubergines in a blender, add garlic, cumin powder, black pepper powder, salt to taste and blend. Add a little parsley and continue to blend. Add tahina sauce and blend.
4. Add lemon juice and olive oil and blend for half a minute. Do not grind it too fine, it should be slightly coarse.
5. Transfer into a bowl. Garnish with sliced black olives. Moutabel is ready