FOR THE EGGPLANT
- 2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds), cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
- 8 cups water
- 4 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon Hawaij Masala
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- Date syrup, for finishing
FOR THE SAHAWIG
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 3 green chillies
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2-3 lemons (about ¼ cup)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
FOR THE TAHINIA
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- Juice of 2-3 lemons (about ¼ cup)
- 2 green chillies
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt