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Iraq
Found in every Iraqi household. The dish bakes unattended while the family prepares the table.
Iraqi aubergine and lamb tray bake — layers of aubergine, spiced lamb mince, tomatoes and onion baked in the oven. The definitive Iraqi home oven dish.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
3aubergines, sliced
500glamb mince
3tomatoes, sliced
2onions, sliced
4 clovesgarlic
1 tspbaharat
1 tspturmeric
olive oilto drizzle
Method
1
Salt and drain aubergine slices 20 minutes. Fry until golden. Drain.
2
Layer in a deep tray: aubergine, seasoned lamb, tomatoes, onion.
3
Drizzle with oil. Cover with foil. Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes. Uncover for final 15 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Drain the aubergines very well after frying — excess oil makes the dish greasy.
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