Peel Eggplant ; Halve it length wise . cut cross wise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Cut slices into 1/2 half inch tick strips. In covered saucepan cook eggplant and onion in small amount of boiling salted water about five minutes or untill tender ; drain well . In a 10 inch oven-going skillet cook beef ( or lamb ) and garlic till meat is brown .; drain off fat. Stir in eggplant mixture ; spred in bottom of skillet. Combine eggs, parsley , coriander , salt , cumin , and pepper. carefully pour overmeat and vegitable mixture. Cook over medium heat . as eggs set, run a spatula around edge of skillet letting uncooked egg mixture flow underneath . continue cooking and lifting untill mixture is almost set ( total cooking time is about ten minutes ) place under broiler, about 5 inches from heat, for 2 or 3 minutes or untilset and golden .