Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush, or ‘moutabel’ as it is otherwise known, is a favourite on mezze tables throughout the Middle East, especially in the Lebanon, and when it is done well, you will understand why. The secret is to char the skins properly to impart a wonderful smoky flavour to the aubergines. A barbecue is ideal for this, but a hot grill or the flame of a gas hob also achieves good results. It is important to balance the smoky aubergine with the tahini, garlic and lemon so no one flavour is overb