Seriously Smoky Eggplant Dip My Baba Ghanoush Secret

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (about 1 lb / 450g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• Pinch of smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)