How long does Baba Ghanoush take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Baba Ghanoush serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Baba Ghanoush vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Baba Ghanoush spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Baba Ghanoush?

2 Brinjal, ½ Lemon, 1 tsp Garlic, ¼ cup Bell Peppers, ¼ cup Pomegranate, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Baba Ghanoush?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Baba Ghanoush?

About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Baba Ghanoush

Name: Baba Ghanoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 Brinjal; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Salt; ½ Lemon; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Bell Peppers, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Pomegranate

25 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Baba ghanoush: flame-charred brinjal minced with lemon, olive oil, tomato, bell pepper, mint and pomegranate. A quick, mild dip for 6, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

10 items

6 people

Brinjal2
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Lemon½
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Bell Peppers, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Pomegranate¼ cup

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	72kcal	432kcal
Protein	0.8g	4.8g
Carbohydrate	5.7g	34g
Fat	5.4g	32g
Fibre	1.6g	9.6g
Sugar	3.1g	19g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
Coat the big brinjal in oil and roast them over an open flame until charred. Rest them for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
BrinjalOlive Oil
2
Peel the charred skins off completely.
3
Using a knife, mash the brinjals by finely mincing.
4
Transfer the egg plant to a bowl, mix the salt, lemon juice and olive oil.
SaltLemonOlive Oil
5
Add the chopped vegetables and herbs and mix well.
OnionTomatoBell PeppersGarlicMint Leaves
6
Finally add the mix the pomegranate seeds.
Pomegranate
7
Garnish with mint sprigs, pomegranate seeds and olive oil.

Before you start

How long does Baba Ghanoush take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Baba Ghanoush serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Baba Ghanoush vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Baba Ghanoush spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Baba Ghanoush?: 2 Brinjal, ½ Lemon, 1 tsp Garlic, ¼ cup Bell Peppers, ¼ cup Pomegranate, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Baba Ghanoush?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Baba Ghanoush?: About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.