Za'alook - Moroccan Eggplant Salad

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1. 1Step 1: Clean the eggplants and cut into cubes for faster cooking. Place in a large bowl and lightly salt to remove some of the excess water.
2. 2Step 2: Add a few tablespoons of oil to a frying pan. Once it heats up, add the garlic and onion and cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Add half of each of the spices.
3. 3Step 3: Next, include the tomatoes and eggplant. If you want, you can add about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce to make it smoother.
4. 4Step 4: Add the rest of the oil and cook as the tomato and eggplant soften. Mash as this occurs. Add the rest of the spices at this point.
5. 5Step 5: The final result should not be too chunky, as you should cook until they are relatively soft. Some chunks are ok.
6. 6Step 6: Top with a squirt of lemon juice and cilantro.