Mousaka

Mousaka recipe

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Moussaka is a traditional Mediterranean dish that originated in Greece. It is a layered casserole made with eggplant, ground meat (usually lamb), and a rich tomato sauce. Topped with a creamy b�chamel sauce and baked to perfection, moussaka is a hearty and flavorful meal that is loved by many. This recipe for moussaka offers a delicious combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion.

Keywords: Moussaka, Mediterranean, Greek, Casserole, B�chamel.

Mousaka details

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Ingredients

1. Eggplants  -5  [round]
2. Beef mince -250 grams
3. Tomatoes  -5
4. Stock  -1  cup
5. Black   pepper  powder – 1 tsp
6. Ginger/ garlic  paste  – 1 tbsp
7. Onion – 1   [finely  cut ]
8. Green  chillies – for garnishing
9. Salt  to   taste
10. Oil  – 4  tbsp

Instructions

1. Cut eggplants into round thin slices.  Sprinkle salt on them and keep aside
2. When they leave water, dry with paper towel. Heat  oil  in  a  pan  and  fry  eggplants  till  golden. Heat oil in a pot; fry onion till golden; add mince. Add  ginger/ garlic  and  stock  and  fry till  water  dries; add  black  pepper  and  salt and  remove  from  flame.  Grease  baking  dish  and  make  layers  of  eggplant  and  mince and  repeat  process
3. Cut tomatoes  and  green  chillies  and  place  on top  mince
4. Cook  in a pre heated  oven  at  180 c for  20 minutes  and  serve  hot .