Smoked aubergine purée

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Smoked aubergine purée

Ingredients

  • Aubergine· 2 medium
  • Lemon· Juice of 1
  • Garlic· 3 Cloves Crushed
  • Yogurt· 150ml
  • Dill· Bunch

Instructions

step 1 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 2 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.