Baba Ganoush and Mutabbal (Middle Eastern Dips)

Baba Ganoush and Mutabbal 

Ba·ba gha·nouj  or Baba Ganoush is a middle eastern dip primarily made of eggplant(aubergines), with the addition of pomegranate molasses and olive oil. There is a widespread debate on whether or not Baba Ganoush should contain Tahini or not.. and in most places, especially the West, Baba Ganoush always contains Tahini.

I grew up eating the classic Baba Ganoush, which uses pomegranate molasses.

Baba Ganoush is often confused with Mutabbal. It also uses Eggplant but adds sesame paste (tahini), garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. In some cases, thick yogurt is also added and sometimes tahini is substituted altogether with the thick yogurt.

Loosely translated, the name ‘Baba Ganooj’ means ‘Pampered Father’  and some may refer to it as the ugly stepsister’ of hummus, yet another delectable dip from the middle east. If you’ve ever roasted eggplant and scooped out the innards for any dish you will understand why :). Not very pretty to look at!! However, the final product is divine… and I know of some ardent eggplant haters who have loved this dish and changed their opinion on the vegetable for good!

‘Muttabal’  basically means “to add more flavorings and spices”, which is exactly how Muttabal is meant to be made. The same applies to Baba Ganoush.

 Every middle eastern family makes their Baba ganouj and Muttabal a little differently. It’s ‘a little more of this ‘or ‘a little less of that to get the flavor and texture just right. Play around with the amount of sesame paste/yogurt and lemon juice and herbs if you like. My favorite versions are as follows. Try them and see which one you like…

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Baba Ganoush and Mutabbal 

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How to make Baba Ganoush and Mutabbal (Middle Eastern Dips) Recipe at a glance:

• Cook and Prepare the Eggplant according to the recipe.
• Add the varied ingredients and combines to get the right consistency.
  

Baba Ganoush

Mutabbal

Key Ingredients: Eggplant, Onion, Peppers, Pomegranate Molasses, 

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