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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Qatar -- Motabel (Smokey Eggplant & Tahini dip)

    Qatar -- Motabel (Smokey Eggplant & Tahini dip)

    Published: Sep 19, 2014 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    BM# 44: A-Z Cooking Series -- Around the World in 30 days
    Country: Q for Qatar
    Dish: Motabel (Smokey Eggplant & Tahini dip)

    We are going to Qatar today because from the little I know there are no more countries that start with Q 🙂 Qatar is a sorerign Arab country located in Western Asia. It is world's richest country per capita due to the presence of large natural gas reserves and oil reserves.

    Qatari cuisine is very similar to other Middle eastern countries. I picked a eggplant dip recipe from Qatar. It seems like some version of eggplant dip is present in all of the Mediterranean cuisines. Motabel/ Moutabel is almost like Baba ghanoush with smokey roasted eggplant as the main ingredient.

    Roasting the eggplant directly on the stove gives the dish a nice smokey flavor. So if you can make sure to roast on the stove (foil wrap the stove to avoid burnt spots or just be ready to use some elbow grease to clean up the mess). If you have an electric stove or do not want to spend the time at the stove turning the eggplant, then bake the eggplant in a preheated 400°F oven for 30~40 minutes or until the skin is shrivelled and the flesh is cooked. Enjoy with some pita chips and crudite.

    Recipe adapted from here.

    Motabel (Smokey Eggplant & Tahini dip)

    Motabel/ Moutabel is almost like Baba ghanoush with smokey roasted eggplant as the main ingredient. Enjoy with some pita chips and crudite.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 1 hour hr
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course: condiments
    Cuisine: qatar
    Servings: 46 serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 Eggplant - small
    • 2 tbsp Tahini
    • 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 clove Olive - mashed
    • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
    • 1 Green Chili - chopped
    • to taste Salt Pepper &
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    Instructions

    • Roast the eggplant on the stove or in the oven (@ 400°F for 30~40 minutes)
    • Put the roasted eggplant in a bowl and cover it. Leave it aside for 10~15 minutes. Then remove the charred skin and chop or mash the flesh.
    • In a blender, combine garlic, tahini and chili. Blend to make a coarse paste. Next add the mashed/ chopped eggplant and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
    • Stir in lemon juice and drizzle from olive oil on top. Serve as dip for veggies and chips, or with pita bread.

    Notes

    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 44.
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    Tried this recipe?Mention @cooks_hideout or tag #cookshideout!

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    1. Srivalli

      September 19, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Oh my!..such a sinful looking dip Pavani..seeing your pictures makes me sad that I skipped this for something else!

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    2. Varadas Kitchen

      September 19, 2014 at 11:14 am

      That dip is so creamy! Not a fan of eggplant but the dip looks great!

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    3. vaishali sabnani

      September 19, 2014 at 11:30 am

      The dip looks excellent and supposed to be one great hit among this cuisne. You have done a super job with it...loving it.

      Reply
    4. Usha Rao

      September 19, 2014 at 11:48 am

      I even considered this for Qatar and lazy me went for a quick and easy recipe. Motabel looks delicious and would make a nice spread even for a sandwich .

      Reply
    5. Priya Suresh

      September 19, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Same pinch, i have fallen in love with this dip, chips and motabel delicious pair definitely.

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    6. The Pumpkin Farm

      September 19, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      pass me some pavani..this looks beautiful right now..since i am hungry and there is not much to eat...

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    7. Taste Junction

      September 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Just back from Qatar and had tried this..now seeing your lovely pics!!

      Reply
    8. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      September 22, 2014 at 3:06 am

      It is a great idea for a party dip !

      Reply
    9. Manjula Bharath

      September 22, 2014 at 3:36 am

      Amazing dip to have with some chips 🙂 motabel looks so tempting and very flavorful dip !! love you styling ..

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    10. Suma Gandlur

      October 02, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Would be a great dip, especially for eggplant lovers.

      Reply
    11. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      October 12, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      I know this dish by the Israeli name of baba ganoush as you know I stay far away from this dish but have made it many times for others. Yours looks perfect.

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    12. Archana Potdar

      October 15, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Delicious dip. I love the use of eggplant like this I can feed my two safely without detection.:D Thanks a big thumbs up from me.

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    13. PJ

      October 31, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Awesome dip Pavani and that last pic is so sinful and tempting me so much!

      Reply
    14. Sapana Behl

      December 21, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Very interesting dip.Good one...

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