Moussaka with griddled courgettes Archive

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 4 aubergines, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 600g/1lb 5oz lamb mince
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• 150ml/5fl oz red wine
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 120ml/4fl oz lamb stock
• 25g/1oz unsalted butter
• 25g/1oz plain flour
• 200ml/7fl oz milk, heated to near-boiling
• 2 free-range eggs, beaten
• pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 75g/2½oz cheddar, grated
• 75g/2½oz mozzarella, grated
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 small courgettes, cut into ribbons using a peeler
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice only
• 2 tbsp fresh mint