INGREDIENTS
•
2 pounds eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/4" slices
•
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4" slices
•
1/4 cup dried currants
•
1 pound ground lamb or beef
•
1 medium onion, small dice
•
6 cloves garlic, minced
•
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•
1 teaspoon cayenne
•
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
•
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
•
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
•
1 bay leaf
•
1/4 cup tomato paste (optional)
•
1 cup red wine (I used Syrah, feel free to play around)
•
1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed
•
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
•
1/2 cup flour
•
2 cups milk
•
Ground nutmeg, to taste
•
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
•
2 eggs
•
1 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyere