Serve this dip with chips, as part of a meze platter, or slather it on grilled chicken thighs or lamb chops.
Ingredients
Makes 3 cups
Special Equipment
Step 1
Remove grate and prepare a charcoal grill for medium heat (coals should be covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining). Place eggplants directly on coals and cook, turning occasionally, until skins are completely charred and flesh is collapsed, 15–20 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. (Or, you can grill on the grate of a gas or charcoal grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 20–25 minutes.)
Step 2
Split eggplants lengthwise and scoop flesh from skin into a medium bowl (it’s okay if bits of charred skin get in there too). Mash eggplant with a fork to break up, then mix in garlic, yogurt, chopped mint, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
Step 3
To serve, drizzle dip with more oil and top with mint leaves.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (5)
Back to TopDelicious. Made as written.
qizus
Duvall, WA
7/20/2021
Lovely and very easy to make. I smoked it on the grill with some hickory chips. We used it with some toast and as a meet condiment. My husband doesn't like eggplant, but went back for more! The mint gives it a great dimension.
emassink
Fairfax Station, Virginia
10/14/2018
I had an eggplant on hand and didn't know what to do with it. This recipe came through in the nick of time. I grilled it over charcoal and halved the recipe using homegrown mint and homemade yogurt. It was great! Reminded me of smoked salmon spread. I'm an aspiring eggplant eater and with this recipe I will aspire others.
NitazGolden
Chicago, IL
9/25/2017
This is very simple to prepare and delicious. I made this the recipe exactly as written, hoping to use up our garden's surplus of eggplant and mint (if it isn't winter we have a mint surplus). Our guests are about to arrive and I can't wait to serve this to them!
oldhousepoor
Omaha NE
9/22/2017
It was very good with a healthy taste. I made a few changes: left out the mint and added fresh lemon juice.
jborre
Leelanau County, Michigan
9/20/2017
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