Eggplant Tahini Pate
1 lg Eggplant 1 lg Garlic clove 3 Shallots 1 ts Garam Masala 3 tb Tahini (creamed sesame) 1 Lemon peel, finely grated 3 tb Lemon juice Salt to taste 2 ts Olive oil Cayenne pepper H...
Ingredients
- 1lg eggplant
- 1lg garlic clove
- 3shallots
- 1ts garam masala
- 3tb tahini (creamed sesame)
- 1lemon peel, finely grated
- 3tb lemon juice
Directions
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1 lg Eggplant 1 lg Garlic clove 3 Shallots 1 ts Garam Masala 3 tb Tahini (creamed sesame) 1 Lemon peel, finely grated 3 tb Lemon juice Salt
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Prick eggplant several times with a fork
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Bake eggplant in preheated oven 30-40 minutes or until softened and skin has turned dark brown
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Cool, trim ends and peel eggplant
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Process flesh in a blender or food processor with garlic, shallots, Garam Masala, tahini, lemon peel and juice until smooth and evenly combi
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Season with salt
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Spoon mixture into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper
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Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprig, if desired, and serve with pita bread.