1. Clean eggplants and carve their skin. Put the whole eggplants on a baking plate covered with baking paper. Bake at 200°C (392 F) until done. Do not add water or oil.

2. Let the eggplants cool down a little bit. Either peel them or take the pulp out of the skin using a spoon. Add eggplants, sesame puree, yogurt and lemon juice to a bowl. Season with cumin and either blend or mash everything with a fork. Mix well. Add salt and cumin to taste. Arrange the mixture on a deep dish or a deep plate.

3. Add olive oil and garnish with finely choped parsley.  

Serve pita bread or boiled potatoes as a side dish.

Additional information: In Syria sesame puree with honey is highly recommended as a remedy against bronchitis. Mix together 1 tbsp sesame puree and 1 tsp honey. Let the mixture melt slowly in your mouth and enjoy the soothing effect.