Eggplants Stuffed with Onions and Tomatoes

Eggplant cooked in this way is sometimes called Imam bayildi (the Imam fainted), presumably from the delight this dish gave him. But don’t be fooled by the Turkish name. I have eaten a nearly identical dish in Sicily, which has never been under Turkish domination. This recipe may have originated in Persia.

In the version often encountered in Greek restaurants, a meat stuffing is used and bechamel sauce or mashed potatoes cover the eggplant. Serve with fresh