baba ghanouj
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baba ghanouj
Of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Eggplant parm, baba ghanouj, eggplant curries, eggplant rollatini — it's all so good!
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2023
Customers in jeans and hefty boots had lined up outside in below-freezing temperatures to sample her baba ghanouj and halawa bi smeed, a pistachio-topped semolina pudding.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2022
When mashed, the grilled flesh is perfect for Middle Eastern baba ghanouj or Indian baingan bharta.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 3, 2020
The house baba ghanouj, pounded to a satiny, garlicky finish, coaxes impressive amounts of creamily bittersweet flavor out of burnt eggplant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2019
The table filled up with olives, purple marinated turnips, plates of baba ghanouj and hummus, and hot flat breads, even before the real lunch came.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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