Kofta with basil and béchamel recipe

Kofta with basil and béchame

Ingredients

Margarine
1/2 kilo kofta balls, mixed with salt and pepper
2 cups béchamel
Basil
Grilled eggplant, mashed
Stock cube
Nutmeg
Bay leaves
Cinnamon stick
Cheddar cheese, grated
Onions, sliced
Garlic, minced
Tomatoes, grated
Salt
Pepper
Pine nuts, fried

Directions

In a saucepan, heat margarine and saute kofta balls, set aside. Suate onion in the same pan.

Add garlic, grated tomatoes, salt and pepper.

Add stock cube, nutmeg, cinnamon and bay leaves stirring occasionally until well cooked.

Add kofta balls and cook until kofta is well mixed with the other ingredients.

In a separate bowl, stir in the béchamel and the grilled eggplant then add cheddar cheese, stir well.

Spread the eggplant and béchamel mixture in a serving dish then add a layer of kofta with sauce.

Garnish with pine nuts and basil. Serve