Microwave Aubergine Yoghurt Meze (Patlıcanlı Yoğurtlu Meze)

Name: Microwave Aubergine Yoghurt Meze (Patlıcanlı Yoğurtlu Meze)
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 medium Aubergine; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; 2 tsp smoked garlic paste or (or any garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves); 1/2 tsp Smoked sea salt (or other salt); 1/4 tsp Lemon juice; 1/2 tsp Dried mint; 1/2 tsp Dried dill; 1 small bunch Fresh coriander or parsley; 1 dash Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Ground cumin

Maya’s Wine Bar & Kitchen @latte_and_wine

A dip, a sauce, or a base for your meats and veg! Aubergine is cooked in the microwave, which is much faster than traditional roasting method!

Maya’s Wine Bar & Kitchen @latte_and_wine

A dip, a sauce, or a base for your meats and veg! Aubergine is cooked in the microwave, which is much faster than traditional roasting method!

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Ingredients

10 mins

1 cup

1medium Aubergine
2 tbspGreek yogurt
2 tspsmocked garlic paste or (or any garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves)
1/2 tspSmoked sea salt (or other salt)
1/4 tspLemon juice
1/2 tspDried mint
1/2 tspDried dill
1small bunch Fresh coriander or parsley
1 dashBlack pepper
1/4 tspGround cumin

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Steps

10 mins

1

Pierce the aubergine all over with a fork.
2

Place on a plate and Microwave for 8-10 minutes until soft.
3

Peel off the skin and discard.
4

Add aubergine flesh and all other ingredients to a food processor.
5

Blend until smooth.
6

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips

For added flavor, you can garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Since microwave doesn’t deliver the aubergine the smokiness of the grilled original, the smoke can be added back via smocked spices and salts. This recipe is absolutely delicious even without any smoke.