Μελιτζάνες Ιμάμ Μπαϊλντί

Οι μελιτζάνες ιμάμ μπαϊλντί, είναι από τις πιο γνωστές γεύσεις του καλοκαιριού, όταν οι μελιτζάνες βρίσκονται σε αφθονία και η γεύση τους στο απώγειο.

Imam Bayildi (stuffed eggplants) Source: Pixabay

Imam Bayildi

Ingredients

3 eggplants

2 red onions, sliced

1 can diced tomatoes or 3 large tomatoes peeled and diced

1 tsp cinnamon powder

1 bunch parsley

Extra virgin olive oil

Method

• Slice eggplants into thick rounds, salt and let stand for 15 minutes
• Heat oven to 200C
• In the meantime, cook the onions in a heavy based fry pan with ¼ cup olive oil until they soften. Add the tomato, cinnamon, season and simmer for 10 minutes. Add parsley.
• Wash the eggplant pieces and dry
• Line a baking tray with baking paper; brush each piece of eggplant with olive oil and place on tray. Bake until golden, turning once
• Place each piece of eggplant in a baking dish and some onion mixture on top
• Reduce oven to 180C and cook eggplant and onions for 15 minutes or until golden

Tip:

Serve at room temperature with some Greek style yoghurt