Hungarian blue squash (about 2.2 lbs or 1 kg) • large onion • garlic cloves, to taste • Olive oil • Ground spices (your choice: curry powder, turmeric, allspice, or whatever you have on hand) • Chopped cilantro (I buy it frozen; I actually keep several frozen herbs on hand—so convenient!) • Salt and pepper • Shredded Swiss cheese (Emmental or similar)