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Imam Bayildi | Eggplant casserole

Imam Bayeldi literally means "the Imam fainted". There are many tales about why this dish is called that. In our family, we call it Bayildim which means "I love it".

Ingredients

  • 1kg medium-sized eggplants (peeled)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 7-8 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 medium bell pepper,green (diced)
  • 5-6 medium-sized tomatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil (to fry the eggplants)

Preparation

In a deep fryer

  • Fry the whole eggplants.
  • Fry the diced green bell pepper.

In a frying pan

  • Saute the onion and the garlic.

In a pot

  • Boil the tomatoes in a cup of water.
  • Add the spices.

In a glass or porcelain baking dish

  • Place the fried eggplants in one layer.
  • Score the belly of each eggplant with a knife.
  • Fill the onion, garlic and peppers in the belly of each eggplant.
  • Spread the tomato mixture on top.

In a hot oven

  • Cook for 30 mins or until the water evaporates.

Serving

With Bayildim we always serve french fries, bell peppers, and fresh herbs usually rocket leaves.



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Imam Bayildi | Eggplant casserole
Սմբուկով ձէթով կերակուր (Պայըլտըմ)
إمام بايلدي | باذنجان بالزيت

Ingredients

  • 1kg medium-sized eggplants (peeled)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 7-8 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 medium bell pepper,green (diced)
  • 5-6 medium-sized tomatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil (to fry the eggplants)

Components

Preparation

In a deep fryer

  • Fry the whole eggplants.
  • Fry the diced green bell pepper.

In a frying pan

  • Saute the onion and the garlic.

In a pot

  • Boil the tomatoes in a cup of water.
  • Add the spices.

In a glass or porcelain baking dish

  • Place the fried eggplants in one layer.
  • Score the belly of each eggplant with a knife.
  • Fill the onion, garlic and peppers in the belly of each eggplant.
  • Spread the tomato mixture on top.

In a hot oven

  • Cook for 30 mins or until the water evaporates.
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Serving

With Bayildim we always serve french fries, bell peppers, and fresh herbs usually rocket leaves.

Imam Bayeldi literally means "the Imam fainted". There are many tales about why this dish is called that. In our family, we call it Bayildim which means "I love it".

Serving

With Bayildim we always serve french fries, bell peppers, and fresh herbs usually rocket leaves.

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