Ingredients: * 500g Potatoes * 1 large chopped Onion * 2-3 cloves sliced Garlic * 2 teaspoons Screaming Seeds 'BENGAL 5 SPICE' * 2-3 Zucchinis, chopped * 2 red Capsicums, chopped * 1 large Eggplant * A little extra 'BENGAL 5 SPICE' for the eggplant * 1 440g tin peeled Tomatoes, crushed * 2 teaspoons Tomato Paste * 1 tablespoon each, Vinegar & Sugar * 200g Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Method: · Steam or boil potatoes, till just cooked then cool, peel & slice; · Saute onion & garlic for 2 mins; · Add 'BENGAL 5 SPICE' & saute 3 mins; · Add chopped zucchinis & red capsicums for 5 mins; · Meanwhile, chop eggplant - salt & leave to stand for 10 minutes, rinse & pat dry. Sprinkle the eggplant with olive oil & extra 'BENGAL 5 SPICE' then grill or panfry till golden brown; · Add to other vegetables with tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar & sugar; · Cover & simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly; · Place sliced potato on bottom of shallow baking dish then spoon the ratatouille on top, packing firmly; · Place Mozzarella cheese on top & bake 20 mins. in 190°C oven.
Serve with fresh crusty bread.
For this recipe, if I don't have 'BENGAL 5 SPICE' in my pantry, which alternative SCREAMING SEEDS spice blends could I use?
* Virgin Island Mix * Outback Blend * Marrakesh Magic * Desert Cajun Rub * Kashmiri Krush * 7 Seas Spice * Southern Cajun * Garam Masala * Caribbean Chilli