Smoked aubergine purée

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Smoked aubergine purée is a delicious dish built around aubergine, lemon and yogurt. It has a homemade, generous feel that makes it easy to imagine as the star of the meal, with bright citrus freshness and garlic depth.

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

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

Method

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.