Moussaka

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants
• 4 + 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil such as Bartenura, divided
• salt
• pepper
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 5 cloves garlic, divided
• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 3 teaspoons cumin, divided
• 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
• 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 pounds minced beef or veal or lamb
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
• 1/4 cup tomato purée or tomato sauce (I used Tuscanini Crushed Tomatoes)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Gefen Potato Starch (or, year-round, flour)