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Ingredientes
- 3 medium aubergines
- 400g onions
- 250ml olive oil (give or take)
- 500 to 650g mince raw lamb or mutton
- pinch of cinnamon
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 2 potatoes parboiled and sliced
- salt and pepper
- 210 ml stock
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 225ml bechamel sauce
- 4 tbs grated cheese
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