Egyptian Messa’aa

Fantastic very tasty, not a big aubergine girly so I think I would have thinner layers.

I'm sure this Egyptian Mousaka, called Messa’aa is gonna be your new favourite! Please note, that you can pan fry aubergine slices, I roasted them only to reduce the oil amount. Also, you can make homemade tomato sauce: Ingredients: 1tbsp olive oil 1/2 red onion 1 garlic clove 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes 1tbsp paprika 1tsp brown sugar 1tbsp dry basil Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion and garlic and stir occasionally. Fry for 2 minutes and add paprika, stir to coat and fry for another minute. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, dry basil and brown sugar, mix and cook for 10-15 minutes ( or until thickened) on medium heat. Remove from the heat and purée with an emulsion blender to give it a smooth consistency. Set aside to cool.