What is the name of the Greek dip made from Aubergine pulp, has anyone got an authentic recipe for this dip?

This dish is usually a side dish or a starter

What is the name of the Greek dip made from Aubergine pulp, has anyone got an authentic recipe for this dip?
Melintzanosalata (Aubergine Dip) and Cherry Tomato Sticks


Servings: 6


Level of difficulty: Intermediate


Preparation Time: 25 minutes


Cooking Time: 30 minutes





Ingredients


For the tomato sticks


450g cherry tomatoes


4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced


24 small Bay leaves


4 tbsp Olive oil





For the melintzanosalata


1 large aubergine


1/2 lemon, juice only


4 extra virgin olive oil


good pinch of ground cumin


1 garlic clove, finely chopped


1 tbsp chopped flat-leafed parsley


2 tbsp Greek yogurt


salt and fresh ground black pepper





Method


1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes 鈥?this helps prevent them from scorching on the barbecue.





2. To make the cherry tomato sticks, thread 3 tomatoes onto each skewer, alternating them with a slice of the garlic and a bay leaf.





3. Pierce the aubergine near the stem end with a fork (this will prevent it from popping during cooking), and place on to a medium-hot barbecue.





4. Cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is really black and starting to blister, and the flesh feels tender in the centre.





5. Cut the aubergine in half lengthways and scoop out the flesh into a pestle and mortar. Mash to a rough puree, and mix in the lemon juice.





6. Very gradually, whisk in the olive oil as if you were making mayonnaise (the mixture will thicken very slightly). Stir in the ground cumin, garlic, parsley, and yogurt, and season to taste.





7. Brush the cherry tomato sticks with the olive oil and cook over medium-hot coals for 4-5 minutes. While they are on the grill, turn them every now and then, until they are just soft and the skins have split. Season with a little salt and pepper.





8. Spoon the melintzanosalata (the aubergine dip) into one or more bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve with the cherry tomato sticks.
Reply:Melintzanosalata.





Not sure about authentic, but here's a recipe.





http://www.uktvfood.co.uk/index.cfm?uktv...
Reply:In Indian it's called chauker it might be different to greek.
Reply:That sounds the same as the Hungarian Padlizs谩n Kr茅m (aubergine cream) which is great spread on toast :-)
Reply:guakamoly (spelling????)
Reply:Melitzanosalata.





Authentic Greek recipe:


http://www.greek-recipe.com/modules.php?...


http://www.greek-recipe.com/static/appet...





With tomatoes:


http://www.greekcuisine.com/oldsite/deta...
Reply:i think it's Babaganoush...as far as a recipe goes, Google it!