Smoked aubergine purée

Side Turkish

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

Ingredients

Aubergine2 medium
LemonJuice of 1
Garlic3 Cloves Crushed
Yogurt150ml
DillBunch

Instructions

Step 1: step 1

Step 2: Heat grill to very hot. Slice the aubergines in half lengthways, then grill for 25 mins, turning occasionally, until soft – the skin will remain firm, but the flesh will soften. Lift the aubergines off the grill and leave until cool enough to handle.

Step 3: step 2

Step 4: Using a sharp knife, score the grilled flesh and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Tip into a bowl and mash with a fork until you get a thick pulp. Beat in the lemon juice and garlic. Add the yogurt and dill, and season. Serve while still warm.