Jordanian Upside-Down Company Platter Recipe with Lamb, Eggplant and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant, sliced
• olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) lamb (traditional choice) or beef, cubed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• a dash of cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups + 3 cups of water
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1/2 to 1 tsp saffron
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp turmeric