Indulge in layers of flavor with this heavenly Creamy Moussaka, a comforting blend of tender eggplant, savory ground meat, and luscious creamy sauce. A true culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to gastronomic bliss! #happycookingtoyou #foodfusion #olpersdairycream #Olper
Ingredients:
Prepare White Sauce:
-Makhan (Butter) 100g
-Maida (All-purpose flour) 6-7 tbs
-Olper’s Milk 600ml
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed ¼ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) 1/8 tsp
-Olper’s cream 100ml (½ Cup) room temperature
-Anday ki zardi (Egg yolks) 2
Prepare Beef Filling:
-Cooking oil 2-3 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) chopped 1 large
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped ½ tbs
-Beef qeema (Mince) 500g
-Tomato paste 1 & ½ tbs
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Dried thyme 1 tsp
-Darchini powder (Cinnamon powder) ¼ tsp
-Tamatar (Tomato) blanched & pureed 1 Cup
-Yakhni (Stock) 1 Cup
-Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
-Baingan (Eggplant) 2 large
-Aloo (Potatoes) peeled 2 large
-Pink salt to taste
-Cooking oil for frying
Assembling:
-Dried thyme to taste
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed to taste
-Olper’s Cheddar cheese grated as required
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed to taste
-Dried thyme to taste
Directions:
Prepare White Sauce:
-In a frying pan,add butter & let it melt.
-Add all-purpose flour,mix well & cook for a minute.
-Add milk & whisk well.
-Add black pepper crushed,salt,nutmeg powder & whisk well.
-Add cream,mix well & cook until it thickens.
-Add egg yolks,whisk well & cook until desired consistency (4-5 minutes) & set aside.
Prepare Beef Filling:
-In a frying pan,add cooking oil,onion & mix well.
-Add garlic & mix well.
-Add beef mince & mix well until it changes color.
-Add tomato paste,black pepper powder,salt,dried thyme,cinnamon powder,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes.
-Add pureed tomatoes & mix well.
-Add stock,bay leaves,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes,cover & cook on medium flame for 8-10 minutes then cook on high flame until it dries up.
-Remove bay leaves & turn off the flame.
-Add 4 tbs of prepared white sauce,mix well & set aside.
-On a clean cutting board cut thick slices of eggplant & potatoes.
-Sprinkle pink salt on both sides & spread them on a muslin cloth or kitchen towel & pat dry.
-In a frying pan,heat cooking oil & shallow fry potatoes & eggplant slices on medium flame until golden & set aside.
Assembling:
-In a greased baking dish (9 x 9 inches),add fried potato slices,sprinkle dried thyme & black pepper crushed,add fried brinjal slices,sprinkle dried thyme & black pepper crushed,add prepared beef filling & spread evenly.
-Add & spread prepared white sauce,cheddar cheese,sprinkle black pepper crushed & dried thyme.
-Bake in preheated oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes (on both grills).
