Muttabal \ Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

Muttabal.. is a Middle eastern Dip made with eggplant. The eggplant is cooked on fire to give it a smoky flavor and it is then blended with other ingredients and spices to make Muttabal. Enjoy this delicious dip with Pita bread, crackers or as a sandwich spread. Here is how to make Muttabal

Muttabal

All you need is

Eggplant - 1
Onion - 1\4 cup ( finely chopped )
Tomato - 1\4 cup ( finely chopped )
Tahini - 2 tbsp
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
Garlic - 6-8
Hung curd - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Chili flakes - 1 tsp
Fresh coriander - 1 tsp ( chopped )

Muttabal

Recipe of Muttabal

Wash the eggplant and pat dry.
Make a few incisions on the eggplant and roast directly on a gas stove or in an oven till the skin turns black and the flesh is softened.
Remove the blackened skin of the eggplant.
Add the flesh and remaining ingredients in a blender and just blend once or twice to make a coarse dip.
Serve with pita or any other crackers.

Muttabal

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