Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki

A fuss-free Turkish lamb built around aubergine, tomato and parsley β roughly 100 minutes start to finish, and rated involved to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 13 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and grill / broiler. At involved difficulty across 13 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Halve the aubergines lengthways and score the flesh side deeply, brush with a good layer of olive oil and put on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 mins or until the flesh is soft enough to scoop out.
- Fry the onion in a little oil until soft, add the garlic and cinnamon and fry for 1 min.
- Once the aubergines are cool enough to handle, scoop out the centres.
- Roughly chop the flesh and add it to the onions.
- Halve the tomatoes, scoop the seeds and juice into a sieve set over a bowl, then chop the flesh.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook everything for 10 mins until nice and soft.
- Add a little more oil if you need to.
- Stir in the parsley, leaving a little for scattering at the end.
- Lay the aubergine halves in a baking dish and divide the tomato mixture between them. Pour over the juice from the tomatoes, drizzle with more olive oil and bake for 30 mins until the aubergines have collapsed.
- Meanwhile, mix the tzatziki ingredients together and put in a small serving bowl.
- Season the lamb with salt, black pepper and a pinch of paprika.
- Griddle, grill or barbecue for 3 mins on each side or until the fat is nicely browned, then put in a serving dish and squeeze over the lemon halves.
- Scatter the aubergines with parsley, then serve with the lamb and tzatziki.
You'll use: Oven Β· Grill / broiler Β· Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Baking dish
Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki take to make?
About 100 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 13 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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