Ali Nazik Kebab (Grilled Meat on Eggplant Purée)
Ali Nazik Kebab is a mouthwatering Turkish dish featuring succulent grilled meat served over a creamy eggplant purée. This delightful combination of smoky flavors and velvety textures makes it a perfect centerpiece for gatherings or cozy dinners. With tender meat marinated in aromatic spices and a rich eggplant base, every bite offers an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb or beef cubes
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the cubed meat and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the eggplants lengthwise, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet for about 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Thread marinated meat onto skewers and grill on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes until desired doneness.
- Once cooled, scoop out roasted eggplant flesh into a blender with Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spread eggplant purée on a platter, arrange grilled kebabs on top, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab with purée (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg