Ingredients

• 500 gms - tender mutton or veal, boiled and shredded
• 3 - large potatoes, boiled and sliced
• 2 - large Aubergines (Brinjal / egg plant), cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp - butter
• 2 - tomatoes, chopped
• 2 - large onions, sliced finely
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp - pepper powder
• 2 tbsp - flour
• 1/2 cup - milk
• 4 tbsp - grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp - chopped garlic

How to Make Moussaka (Shredded Meat and Brinjals)

• Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onions, garlic and tomatoes for about 5-6 mins.
• Add the shredded meat, salt, pepper and aubergines and mix well.
• Simmer for about 10 mins.
• Place the potatoes in a buttered ovenproof dish and pour the cooked meat and aubergine mixture over the layer of potatoes.
• Mix the flour and milk together in a pan and heat slowly over low heat.
• Stir in 1 tsp of butter, 2 tbsps cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Cook till the mixture thickens.
• Pour over the meat and brinjal (aubergine) mixture.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on the top.
• Bake in a moderate oven (355 degrees F) for 30-35 mins till brown.
• Serve hot with tomato sauce and garlic bread.