Smoky Aubergine Dip

Chatzilim, or potlajel, is a much-loved Romanian-Israeli salad made of charcoal-grilled aubergines, lemon, garlic and herbs. This version is popular throughout the Levant, where it’s known variously as moutabel, salat chatzilim, or baba ganoush. It includes tahini but can be made without it if someone is allergic to sesame.

The secret to a great smoky flavour is letting the skin of the aubergines blacken, most easily done on a barbecue, but oven-grilling works too. For an extra smok