Ingredients

• 1 big brinjal, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled, sliced
• 4 cups - crushed toast or bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup - cheese, grated
• Oil as needed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the filling:
• 3/4 kg - minced meat
• 2 onions, grated
• 1 tsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1 cup - coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 cup - tomato puree
• Oil as needed
• Salt to taste
• For the toppings:
• 3/4 cup - flour (maida)
• 2 cups - milk
• 1/2 cup - cream
• 1/2 tsp - nutmeg, ground
• 1/2 cup - grated cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Masale ka moussaka

• Marinate brinjal and potato slices in salt and fry in hot oil till soft.
• Drain and keep aside. Add some more oil to the pan and heat it.
• Add grated onion and ginger-garlic paste. Brown.
• Add mince and stir fry till brown.
• Add tomato puree, the powders, spices, salt, pepper and coriander leaves, and pressure cook till done. Open.
• Stir till dry. Reserve.
• Heat 2 tbsps. oil.
• Add flour and cook till raw smell disappears.
• Add milk and heat till no lumps remain. Add cream, nutmeg and salt.
• When creamy, remove.
• Cool a while and add cheese and egg. Blend well.
• Now in a baking dish, put a layer of brinjal and potato slices.
• Add some breadcrumbs and cheese.
• Put a layer of mince over this. Continue the layers till vegetables and meat are over, the top layer being of brinjals.
• Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the moussaka and bake till the layers are set and the top is golden.
• Remove and serve garnished with coriander leaves.