Aubergine Ikra (Russian Aubergine Caviar)
Smoky roasted aubergine and pepper stewed down with tomato and garlic into a thick, spreadable dip for bread or crudites.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.83 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 165kcal
- 14.9gcarbs
- 9.1gof which sugars
- 10.1gfat
- 2.9gsaturates
- 5.3gprotein
- 6.2gfibre
- 1.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Prick the aubergines all over with a fork and put them on a baking tray with the whole peppers. Roast the peppers for 30 minutes and the aubergines for 45 minutes, turning once, until the skins blacken and the flesh collapses.
45 min - 2
Put the hot peppers in a bowl and cover with a plate. Leave the aubergines to cool for 15 minutes.
15 min - 3
Peel the peppers and remove the seeds. Scoop the flesh out of the aubergines and drain in a sieve for a few minutes. Chop both finely with a knife. A food processor makes it too smooth.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wide pan. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, until jammy.
18 min - 5
Stir in the chopped aubergine and pepper, garlic, salt and the rest of the oil. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until thick and glossy.
10 min - 6
Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Cool to room temperature or chill. Serve with bread or raw vegetable sticks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
