For the eggplants

• 1 kg eggplants
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• A pinch of pepper

For the minced meat

• ½ kg ground beef
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ⅔ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup (250ml) grated tomato
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp dried mint
• 1 level tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• A pinch of pepper

For the yogurt cream

• 2 cups (500g) full-fat strained yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• A dash of nutmeg

For the topping

• ½ cup (50g) grated halloumi or parmesan