Hunkar Begendi I

Description

Hunkar Begendi

This recipe is for 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• ½ lemon
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• nutmeg
• salt

Directions

1. Smoke whole eggplants in covered barbecue, or bake at 350°F for 20 – 30 minutes, until tender.
2. Add lemon half to water in shallow dish.
3. Place eggplants in water, turn to coat thoroughly, and let stand until cool.
4. Peel eggplants and remove seeds.
5. Cut flesh into ¼" cubes.
6. Melt butter in skillet.
7. Add flour and cook and stir until light brown.
8. Stir in milk.
9. Add cheeses, eggplant, dash nutmeg and season to taste with salt.
10. Cook over very low heat 5 minutes.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• About 99 calories | 144mg sodium | 24mg cholesterol | 8g fat | 4g carbohydrates | 3g protein | 0.26g fiber