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Eggplant tahini pate

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Ingredients:
1 largeEggplant
1 largeGarlic clove
3 Shallots
1 tspGaram Masala
3 tbspTahini (creamed sesame)
1 Lemon peel, finely grated
3 tbspLemon juice
Salt to taste
2 tspOlive oil
Cayenne pepper
Halved lemon slices (opt)
Fresh parsley sprig (opt)
Pita bread, cut in strips
Procedures:
1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2(175"c)..
3Prick eggplant several times with a fork.
4Bake eggplant in preheated oven 30-40 minutes or until softened and skin has turned dark brown.
5Cool, trim ends and peel eggplant.
6Process flesh in a blender or food processor with garlic, shallots, garam masala, tahini, lemon peel and juice until smooth and evenly combined.
7Season with salt.
8Spoon mixture into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
9Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprig, if desired, and serve with pita bread