Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced
  • 1 capsicum, diced
  • 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 12 cup rice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 large potato, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 12 cup hot water

Method

  • Sprinkle peeled and diced eggplant with salt and set aside for bitter juices to drain off while you prepare the other vegetables.
  • When ready to use, rinse under cold water and squeeze out any liquid.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the thinly sliced potato and hot water in a lightly greased baking dish and mix well.
  • Add hot tap water.
  • Completely cover with the potato slices and brush with olive oil.
  • Bake in a moderate oven until the rice is soft and potatoes are cooked - about 1 - 1 1/2 hours.