A flavorful and hearty casserole featuring layers of eggplant, potatoes, and spiced meatballs, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Slice the eggplants and potatoes into rounds and fry them in a pan with hot oil until golden.
Frying the vegetables adds a rich flavor and prevents them from becoming soggy during baking.
Mix the ground lamb with paprika, salt, and pepper, then form into small meatballs.
Ensure the meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking.
Fry the meatballs in the same pan until browned on all sides.
Use the same pan to retain the flavors from the vegetables.
Layer the fried eggplants, potatoes, onions, and meatballs in a baking dish.
Arrange the layers evenly for a balanced dish.
Mix the tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper, then pour over the layered ingredients.
Ensure the sauce is well mixed for consistent flavor.
Bake the dish in a preheated oven at 200°C for 1 hour, covering if necessary to prevent over-browning.
Cover the dish with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
Serve the casserole hot with rice or pita bread, garnished with crumbled feta cheese.
Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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