Moussaka Recipe
If you are crazy for Mediterranean cuisine, then this recipe is certainly going to be your favourite. Moussaka is a delicious dish which looks very tempting when served and has the perfect aroma to attract your guests. This non-vegetarian delicacy can be easily prepared at home because it involves basic kitchen ingredients like onions, lamb mince and red wine in it's making. You can have this mouth-watering recipe as a tea time snack or while brunching with your gang. It can be prepared on occasions like buffets, anniversaries, birthdays, potlucks and game nights. Serve this to your friends or office colleagues at the next house party and boast of your culinary skills.
Ingredients of Moussaka
2 medium onion
150 ml virgin olive oil
100 ml red wine
400 gm tomato
1 tablespoon oregano
100 gm butter
800 ml milk
nutmeg powder as required
2 pinches mustard powder
black pepper as required
6 cloves garlic
1 kilograms minced lamb
2 tablespoon tomato puree
1 inch cinnamon stick
3 long aubergines
100 gm flour
100 gm parmesan cheese
2 egg
salt as required
How to make Moussaka
Step 1
Start by pre-heating the oven at 200 degree Celsius. Place a large frying pan over medium flame and pour oil in it. Once the oil is hot enough, chop the onions and garlic and saute them for 2-3 minutes. Now, add the minced lamb and fry on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Once the pieces are fried well, transfer to a separate bowl and turn off the flame.
Step 2
In the same pan, pour red wine, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, cinnamon and oregano. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes and stir occasionally. Meanwhile, slice the aubergines and brush some olive oil over it. Fry them in a separate pan until the slices turn brown in color.
Step 3
Lay these fried aubergines on the base of a glass bowl. Pour the sauce prepared in the second step over these fried aubergines discarding the cinnamon stick and keep it aside.
Step 4
Melt the butter in a pan over medium flame and add flour to it. Cook for a minute and then gradually add milk until the mixture turns thick. Let it simmer for a while. Now, add cheese and nutmeg to it along with some salt.
Step 5
Remove the pan from the flame and let it cool. Beat the eggs in the mixture and mix properly. Pour this topping over the minced lamb, slide it in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Your moussaka is now ready to be served.
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