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Baba Ganoush

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Smoky, creamy aubergine dip with tahini, garlic and lemon. The aubergine's answer to hummus. Charred over an open flame is the proper way — gas hob works fine.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.46

Approx £5.84 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Baba Ganoush

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Char the aubergines directly over a gas flame, turning, for 15 minutes until completely blackened and collapsed.
  2. 2
    Sit in a colander to drain bitter liquid for 10 minutes. Peel away the burnt skin.
  3. 3
    Place flesh in a bowl. Mash with a fork — keep it rough, not smooth.
  4. 4
    Stir in tahini, crushed garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt.
  5. 5
    Spread on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, scatter with parsley. Eat with flatbreads.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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