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Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing

Name: Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2 large Aubergine; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 250 g Greek Yogurt; 3 tablespoons Tahini Paste; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; Juice of 1 Lemon; Handful Coriander; Handful Parsley; Handful Mint

A classic Turkish vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Turkish Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/griddled-aubergines-sesame-dressing

Ingredients

2 largeAubergine
2 tablespoonsOlive Oil
250 gGreek Yogurt
3 tablespoonsTahini Paste
1 clove peeled crushedGarlic
Juice of 1Lemon
HandfulCoriander
HandfulParsley
HandfulMint

Instructions

01
Brush each aubergine slice with some oil, then season. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue. When hot, griddle the aubergine slices for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and tender.
02
Mix the yogurt with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and herbs, then season. Top the aubergines with the dressing and scatter over extra herb leaves.