Syrians make traditional eggplant meal called "Makdous" A Syrian family in the northwestern Damascus suburb of Qudsaya prepares a traditional eggplant dish called "Makdous", a famous recipe they can once again enjoy after eggplants started growing again in Eastern Ghouta and access to ingredients became available following years of conflict where supplies were low. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES == CORRECTING NAMES IN SOUNDBITES ==