Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBereket Turkish RestaurantMixed Cold Appetizers Recipe

Mixed Cold Appetizers Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Hummus, haydari, antip eggplant salad and babaganoush.

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Babaganoush

Method

Hummus

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender. If using canned, drain and rinse them.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top.

Haydari

  1. 4

    Prepare Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean cloth or paper towel.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Antip Eggplant Salad

  1. 7

    Roast Eggplants

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the eggplants with a fork and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft.

  2. 8

    Chop Ingredients

    Once eggplants are cool, scoop out the flesh and chop it. In a bowl, combine chopped eggplant, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley.

  3. 9

    Mix and Serve

    Mix until well combined and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Babaganoush

  1. 10

    Prepare Eggplants

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the eggplants with a fork and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft.

  2. 11

    Blend Ingredients

    Once the eggplants are cool, scoop out the flesh and combine it in a food processor with tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with smoked paprika before serving.

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