Jewish Soul Food: Beef And Eggplant Meatballs Recipe

Name: Jewish Soul Food: Beef And Eggplant Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants; 2 red bell peppers; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1 pound ground beef or veal; 2 slices white bread, without crusts, soaked in water and squeezed; 2 eggs; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, chopped; 3 - 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying