Beef and aubergine fatteh from At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (page 42) by Nigella Lawson

  • minced beef
  • pitta bread
  • ground coriander
  • ground cumin
  • aubergines
  • lemons
  • mint
  • onions
  • tahini
  • Greek yogurt
  • pine nuts
  • Aleppo pepper
  • pomegranate seeds

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute paprika for Aleppo pepper.

Where’s the full recipe - why can I only see the ingredients?

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Notes about this recipe

  • Eat Your Books

    Can substitute paprika for Aleppo pepper.

  • anya_sf on July 20, 2021

    The pita chips browned before they crisped, but turned out fine (had to use 2 pans). The aleppo pepper did not make it too spicy for my son. Family liked this a lot. I was lazy and put everything straight on a sheet pan of pita chips. Next time I will use more mint.

  • KarinaFrancis on March 26, 2021

    This was a big hit in our house, especially surprising because the silver fox really doesn’t like eggplant. Loved every part - the beef mix, the yogurt topping and all the garnishes. Can’t wait to make it again

  • cewuk on December 31, 2019

    Outstanding. Worked well without pomegranate. Try with lamb mince next time?

  • VineTomato on October 10, 2018

    I approached this with low expectations, as I’ve experienced a few disasters from this cookbook. However. Divine. So, so good! I was concerned that the meat was a little dry but aubergine are lovely pockets of juicy flavor. When can I make this again, and how can I make a veggie version from Mr VT? The pitta chips are too good.

  • Kirstin_the_Kiwi on July 04, 2018

    Served this as a main for 3 people - just the right amount.

  • LJStubbs on April 21, 2018

    https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/beef_and_aubergine_46108

  • Foodycat on November 21, 2017

    I doubled the amount of Aleppo pepper because I wanted a bit of kick and it was just right for us. Really simple, really tasty.

  • lou_weez on October 17, 2017

    I made the mince mixture the day before, so all I had to do when I got home from work was crisp up the pita bread and gently reheat the yoghurt topping. Made for an awesome midweek meal.

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