Aubergine and Almond Dip
This aubergine and almond dip is a creamy vegetarian starter made with roasted aubergine, blanched almonds, lemon juice and plain yoghurt. The TM7 grinds the almonds to a fine powder and blends everything into a silky, Middle Eastern-style spread, ideal with warm pita bread or crunchy crudités at any gathering.
About this recipe
Aubergine and almond dip Thermomix TM7 style is one of those mezze recipes you will make again and again once you taste the combination of smoky aubergine, toasted nuts and bright lemon. Searching for healthy party food or a quick vegetarian starter? This all-in-one kitchen machine grinds the blanched almonds to a fine, flour-like powder in seconds, then blends the soft aubergine flesh with yoghurt, cumin and garlic into a velvety, dippable spread. The almonds give body and a gentle nuttiness that balances the aubergine's slight bitterness, while the yoghurt adds a cooling creaminess. Serve it as part of a mezze platter, spoon it alongside grilled flatbread, or pack it into lunchboxes with vegetable sticks. It is an ideal make-ahead dish for summer barbecues and festive tables, tasting even better after a few hours in the fridge.
Preparation tips
- Prick the aubergines with a fork before roasting so they release steam and collapse softly; the softer and almost caramelised the flesh, the smokier and creamier your final dip will taste.
- Let the ground almonds rest in the bowl while the aubergines cool, then peel them while still warm; warm flesh blends more easily with the yoghurt and lemon juice into a silkier texture.
- For a thicker, dairy-free scoopable version, swap the plain yoghurt for a spoonful of tahini; garnish with toasted almond flakes, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cumin before serving.
Recipe variations
- Dairy-free variation: replace the plain yoghurt with tahini or a plant-based coconut yoghurt; the almonds already provide richness, so the dip stays creamy and becomes fully vegan without losing its nutty character.
- Festive variation: stir in a teaspoon of harissa or smoked paprika with the cumin, then top with pomegranate seeds and chopped coriander for a jewel-coloured Christmas or party centrepiece served with warm pita.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Blitzing the blanched almonds at maximum speed turns them into a fine, flour-like powder in seconds for a silky dip base. [Multi-Function]
- With integrated weighing you add the yoghurt and lemon juice directly into the mixing bowl, accurate to the gram without a separate scale. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise temperature control gently warms the garlic and cumin, releasing their aroma into the aubergine without any risk of burning. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free blending transforms the roasted aubergine flesh into a velvety, restaurant-style spread while you prepare the crudités. [Hands-Free]
- Grinding the whole spices fresh gives the cumin a more intense fragrance than any ready-ground version from the supermarket. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- blanched almonds
- garlic cloves
- aubergines
- ground cumin
- water
- fine sea salt
- lemon juice
- plain yoghurt
- ground black pepper