Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 canned or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • bread crumbs
  • grated cheese

Method

  • Peel and dice eggplant.
  • Cook for 10 minutes in boiling water. Drain in a colander.
  • Place in a greased baking dish.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter; stir in 3 tablespoons flour.
  • Add tomatoes, then chopped onion and pepper.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sugar, bay leaf and cloves; cook 5 minutes.
  • Pour over eggplant.
  • Cover with bread crumbs; add grated cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.