Lamb Moussaka

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Sea salt to taste
Pinch of black pepper
400g lamb mince, washed and drained
1 tsp. Cumin powder
1 tsp. Coriander powder
1 tsp. Kashmiri red chilli powder (optional)
1 chicken stock cube
400g passata
Chopped coriander (optional, you can use any herb to your preference)

Aubergine slices:

2 aubergines, cut into 0.5cm slices lengthways
Sunflower oil for frying

White sauce:

I cheated by getting a packet mix (Couldn't find any 'V' friendly ready made ones)
300ml milk

To finish:

A handful of mixed cheese
A handful of medium mature cheddar

In a non stick wok, put in your oil and fry your minced garlic for a few seconds, then add your chopped onions and fry until golden and soft. Add sea salt and black pepper and stir well.

Add your washed lamb mince, and brown on a high heat. Once browned, add in your cumin, coriander and optional chilli powder. Stir well, then add your chicken stock cube, and about 300ml of water. Lower the heat and allow to cook down.

Add your passata after water has reduced and stir well again. I added some leftover chopped coriander i had, but you can add any fresh or dried herb of your choice. Stir well, and allow to cook down on a low heat for about 15-20 minutes.

In a seperate frying pan, put in your oil and fry your aubergine slices in a single layer. Check when it is going golden brown, then turn over. Once both sides are well cooked, drain oil on a kitchen towel. Do this for all your slices and put to one side.

In a small saucepan, put 300ml milk and add the cheese sauce mix to it. Put it on boil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly until sauce thickens. Put to one side. By this time your mince should also be cooked. Turn off heat and get ready to assemble.

In a small roasting dish, put a layer of mince, then a layer of aubergines. Then put a layer of white sauce and sprinkle a little cheese on top. Then repeat again with mince, aubergines, white sauce and cheese. Cheese should be your topmost layer.

Heat your oven to 200°C, and put in the moussaka for 20 minutes, until golden and crispy on top. Allow to cool, then serve with potatoes and a salad.

Hope you enjoy!

Yaz ♡