Charred Aubergine with Turmeric Yogurt, Walnuts and Pomegranate
By OcadoLifeBig, bold and visually pleasing, this smoky aubergine is melt-in-the-mouth good. Need more aubergine recipe inspiration? We’ve got you covered.Time and servings
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Ingredients
7 total- 4 aubergine
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 pomegranate, seeds only
- 100 ml of natural yogurt
- 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- 60 g of walnuts
- 10 g of fresh coriander, leaves picked
Method
6 stepsStep 1
Slice each aubergine into 2cm rounds, lightly brush both sides with oil and season.
Step 2
Place the aubergine slices onto a hot barbecue over direct heat and cook for 3 mins. Turn and cook for another 3 mins. Repeat until the flesh is really soft. Brush with more oil if they look like they are drying out.
Step 3
Once the flesh has softened and lightly charred, transfer to a big platter.
Step 4
Mix the yogurt and turmeric and drop spoonfuls all over the aubergine.
Step 5
Crumble over the walnuts (toast them before if you have time).
Step 6
Scatter over the coriander leaves and the pomegranate seeds.