Lamb Stuffed Aubergines Food

SHEIK EL MAHSHI (LAMB STUFFED IN AUBERGINES CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to gas mark 6/400F/200°C.
• Wipe clean the aubergines and leave the neck on.
• Heat some butter or oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergines until lightly browned on all sides then lift out and set aside.
• To prepare the stuffing:.
• Heat the butter in the same pan, add in the onions and fry them till brown.
• Add the minced meat, season with the spices and salt and pepper and give it a good mix.
• Fry the meat for about 10 minutes and then add in the pine nuts and remove from heat.
• Split each aubergine lengthwise from one side.
• Stuff the pockets with the meat mixture and place them in an oven proof baking dish.
• Sprinkle any remaining stuffing over the aubergines.
• To prepare the sauce, heat water in a separate pot and add in the tomato paste and bring it to a boil and season with salt and both peppers.
• Now carefully (do not want to upset the stuffing!) pour the sauce over the stuffed aubergines.
• Top each aubergine with a slice of tomato.
• Place the baking dish in the centre shelf of the pre-heated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve hot with rice.