Baba Ghanouj ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2010
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There's definitely more to lebanese cuisine than 'hummus'. Brinjals, sesame, curds and garlic combine together to make this delectable middle-eastern dip. After tasting this dip people will definitely strike brinjals off their do-not-like vegetable list.
Baba Ghanouj ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Baba Ghanouj ( Microwave Recipe)
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Makes 1 cup
1/3 cup sesame (til) paste
1/3 cup peeled and chopped brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
1/3 cup curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/4 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp sliced olives
3 to 4 mint sprigs
Method
- Main procedure
- In a greased microwave safe dish place the brinjal and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Cool, mash to a pulp and keep aside.
- Combine all the other ingredients together in another bowl and mix well.
- Lightly fold in the brinjal pulp. Refrigerate till chilled.
- Garnish with olives and mint springs and serve with pita bread or cream cracker biscuits.
- Grind the sesame seeds with a little water in a blender to make a smooth paste.
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 28 cal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 2.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 25.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 42.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 10.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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