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Imam Bayildi

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Whole aubergines stuffed with tomatoes, onions and garlic, slow-cooked in olive oil. The "imam fainted" — supposedly from how delicious it is. Vegan, eat warm or cold.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 50 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.51

Approx £6.03 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Imam Bayildi

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Char the aubergine skins by holding over a flame in 4 places, then peel strips.
  2. 2
    Cut a deep slit lengthways. Salt and rest 20 minutes. Squeeze out water, pat dry.
  3. 3
    Soften thinly sliced onions in oil for 15 minutes until very soft. Add garlic and chopped tomatoes.
  4. 4
    Add parsley, sugar, salt. Cool slightly. Stuff into the aubergine slits.
  5. 5
    Lay in a wide pan, pour over remaining oil and water. Simmer covered 35 minutes. Eat warm or cold with bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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