Indian Stuffed Eggplant

Name: Indian Stuffed Eggplant
Ingredients: 4 eggplants (about 1 pound each); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 cups peeled and sliced white potatoes; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup seeded and diced red bell peppers; 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or ground cardamom; 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 cup green peas; 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (vegan cream cheese works, too); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, more to taste