Bake the eggplants in a preheated oven at 200°C. You can either bake them whole or sliced in half length-wise, depending on how much time you’ve got to bake them. If you choose to bake them whole, use a fork to make some holes in the aubergines, place them on a tray and bake for about 1 hour.
Peel the eggplants and dice the pulp.
Place the pulp and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and vigorously mix with a wooden spoon. If you prefer your melitzanosalata to have a creamier texture, then add the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse, adding the olive oil gradually in a steady stream. Alternatively, mash the eggplants using a fork. Let the melitzanosalata cool down and put it in the fridge to allow the flavours to mingle.
Serve the melitzanosalata in a small bowl garnished with a whole black olive, and enjoy!