Side Servings

Moutabal (brinjal spread)

6 as part of a meze spread
Easy
10 minutes
30 minutes

Moutabal is a smokey Middle Eastern dip that is made with brinjals. Make for your next meze spread,

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Ingredients

Method
  • 2 brinjals
  • ¼  clove garlic
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 3 T plain yoghurt
  • salt, to taste
  • oregano leaves, toasted pine nuts or pomegranate rubies, to garnish

Method

Ingredients

1. Roast the brinjals directly over the flame of a gas burner until blackened and very soft. Alternatively, cook on the braai or under a hot grill.

2. Allow to cool slightly, then gently scrape off the charred bits but do not wash too thoroughly otherwise you will lose the smoky flavour.

3. Purée with the garlic, olive oil and yoghurt and season with salt. 4 Serve on a platter garnished with oregano leaves, toasted pine nuts or pomegranate rubies.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Productions: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistant: Bianca Strydom

Cathy Marriot

Recipe by: Cathy Marriot

Cathy Marriot is the co-owner of Sondagskloof, a retreat with farmhouse living, eco-chic forest chalets and the organic vegetable garden. She creates dishes using ingredients from her garden.

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