Smoked aubergine purée
If you've got aubergine, yogurt and dill, you're most of the way to this Turkish side: about 55 minutes of cooking across 8 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- 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.
- 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.
You'll use: Grill / broiler
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Smoked aubergine purée
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki Lamb
- Ezme Vegetarian
- Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Smoked aubergine purée take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 5 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 — 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.
Is Smoked aubergine purée vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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