Aubergines with Tahineh

Large and pulpy, Jericho eggplants, beitinjan rihawi, are ideal for frying or grilling. They are quite sharp when grilled, and intensify the flavour of many salads that accompany meat dishes; the word m’tabbal is the masculine passive form of ‘spicy’. The pungent flavour of the dish is due to the combination of grilled aubergines and garlic.

Together with the hummos, it is a basic component of the mezze. It can be eaten as a dip and goes very well with ba