Baba Ghanoush is a Levantine appetizer
consisting of finely chopped roasted eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice,
various seasonings, and tahini. The eggplant is traditionally baked or
broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and
has a smoky taste. It is a typical meze ('starter') of the regional
cuisine, often served as a side to a main meal and as a dip for pita
bread. A very similar dish is mutabbal .
Mutabbal is sometimes said to be a spicier version of baba
ghanoush. Mutabbal consists of mashed roasted eggplants, tahini, salt,
garlic, lemon and often yogurt.
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