Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)

 Imam Bayildi literally means, 'The Imam Fainted'! There are many humorous folk tales giving reasons for the Imam to faint after tasting this dish.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant
1 onion, diced
1 large tomato, diced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin  
2 tsp ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
crumbled cottage cheese/mozzarella and  paprika for topping
Cut the eggplant lengthwise into two. Scoop out the flesh of each half and chop it fine. Smear oil and salt on the scooped out eggplant shells and keep aside.
 In a pan heat oil and saute onions until translucent.
 Add garlic and chili and fry for a min.
 Add tomato, chopped eggplant, raisins and spices, cook until tomato is soft.
 Turn off the heat and add cilantro and mix well
  Spoon the filling in the Eggplant shell. Top with cheese and paprika and bake for 20 mins
Enjoy as a starter or part of a meal.
NOTE: Avoid fainting!☺ 

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