Moussaka

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Moussaka

Ingredients

serves 4
  • •2 large aubergines, chopped into cubes
  • •1 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • •2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • •1 large onion, diced
  • •2 garlic cloves, minced
  • •Pinch of fine sea salt
  • •1 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • •1 tbsp tomato paste
  • •1 tsp smoked paprika
  • •¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • •½ tsp cinnamon
  • •¼ tsp mixed spice
  • •1 tbsp dried mint
  • •200-300ml water

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Coat the aubergine with half of the oil and roast until tender (about 20-30 minutes).
  2. 2. In a large pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, aubergine, chickepeas and mint. Bring to a simmer and cook until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Add additional water as necessary to maintain a stew-like consistency
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