Moussaka with Yogurt Béchamel
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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2 1/2 large onions, 2 diced
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1 bay leaf
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2 whole cloves
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1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
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Freshly grated nutmeg
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1/4 cup dried currants
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground lamb
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3 1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout (see Note)
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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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2 cups dry red wine
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One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
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2 medium eggplants peeled and sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
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2 green bell peppers, diced
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2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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