Smoked Brinjal and Pumpkin Dip with Cucumber Strips
by Tarla Dalal

Roasted and peeled brinjals along with red pumpkin, spices and lemon juice makes a creamy and tangy dip that is ideal to have with cucumber strips.

This dip has a rich flavour and a really enticing mouth-feel that linger in your memory for a long time. Not only that, this zero-oil Smoked Brinjal and Pumpkin Dip with Cucumber Strips is also satiating and keeps you full for some time, making it a good low-cal snack for weight watchers.

Smoked Brinjal and Pumpkin Dip with Cucumber Strips

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Smoked Brinjal and Pumpkin Dip with Cucumber Strips recipe - How to make Smoked Brinjal and Pumpkin Dip with Cucumber Strips

1 medium sized brinjal (baingan / eggplant)
1 cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For Serving
40 cucumber strips

Method

Make slits at equal intervals all over the surface of the brinjal and roast it over an open flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the brinjal turns soft and black, while turning occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly.
Peel the skin of the brinjal, cut the stem and discard it. Roughly chop it and keep aside.
Combine the pumpkin and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Combine the brinjal and pumpkin in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and mix well.
Serve chilled with cucumber strips.