Wash the eggplant, cut into circles. Soak in cold, salted water for 20 minutes to remove excess bitterness. Then dry with a paper towel.
Fry the eggplant on both sides until Golden brown in vegetable (or olive) oil.
Transfer to a dish covered with napkins to absorb excess oil. Then cut into cubes.
Peel the beets and cut them into cubes.
Chop the walnuts in a blender.
Mix cottage cheese with sour cream.
Combine eggplant, beetroot, cottage cheese with sour cream, walnuts and garlic, squeezed through a press.
If desired, add salt and your favorite herbs.
Serve the salad with a cooking ring. Sprinkle with cheese, grated on a fine grater.