Chargrilled Eggplant Tabbouleh Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chargrilled Eggplant Tabbouleh Recipe first, pour 1/2 cup hot water over the cracked wheat

Step 2: Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes

Step 3: After half an hour, drain the water completely from the cracked wheat

Step 4: Heat a grill pan and drizzle some olive oil

Step 5: Grill the sliced eggplants (in batches) on medium to high heat till just tender and brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes)Cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces

Step 6: In a large mixing bowl mix the cracked wheat, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions, onion greens, grilled eggplant pieces, preserved lime (if using)

Step 7: Toss everything together and add salt, pepper, lime juice,olive oil and toss again

Step 8: Serve immediately sprinkled with Sumac powder (optional) or refrigerate for 1-2 hours and then serve

Step 9: Serve this refreshing, hearty salad with Pita Bread and Beetroot Hummus as a party or a light summer meal

Step 10: You can serve the salad in small fresh lettuce ‘cups’ for added crunch