Instructions: Cut aubergines into ? inch slices. Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry aubergine slices a few at a time, until slightly browned. Do the same with the potatoes.

Saute the meat, onion, and garlic in the butter. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Over a low heat, cover pan and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add bread crumbs, 1 beaten egg and chopped parsley.

Prepare Bechamel Sauce (which see); add remaining eggs and cheeses.

Butter a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Put one layer of potatoes into the baking dish. Cover with half the meat mixture. Alternate aubergine and meat mixture. Top with bechamel sauce and bake.

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