Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Eggs
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Gently lower eggs into the water and cook for exactly 9 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let cool for 5 minutes, then peel.
- Roughly chop the eggs and place in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Mash gently with a fork, leaving some chunky texture.
Cook the Eggplant
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and tender. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Make Tahini Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach a drizzling consistency. Season with salt to taste.
Assemble
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or toaster until soft and pliable.
- Cut each pita in half to create pockets. Spread a generous spoonful of egg salad inside each pocket.
- Add 2-3 pieces of fried eggplant to each pita. Drizzle with tahini sauce and amba.
- Stuff with diced cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
The egg salad can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Eggplant is best served fresh but can be made a few hours ahead and reheated briefly. If you can't find amba sauce, substitute with mango chutney or even a drizzle of hot sauce.
