In a heavy based pan add lamb, onion, garlic, mint, oregano, bay leaf and cinnamon on high heat for approx 10 mins till brown and softened.

Mean while place aubergine in a colinder and salt well leave to stand for 10 mins, rinse off then pat dry with kitchen towel place on a flat baking tray along with potato slices and brush liberally with olive oil. Bake at 190 turning occasionally until a nice golden colour then set aside

To the lamb mixture add plain flour, tinned tomatoes, red wine, tomato purée and salt bring to the simmer for 30 minutes, season to taste with plenty of black pepper then set aside.

In a pan melt butter, stir in flour to make a roux. Add milk bit by bit whilst whisking then bring to a simmer once sauce begins to thicken add nutmeg and Parmesan simmer for a further 2 mins then set aside to cool. Once cooled stir in beaten egg.

Add a layer of mince mixture into a casserole dish then layer of potatoes, then more mince more potatoes, mince again then layer of aubergines. Add bechamel sauce all over top. Finish with a thin layer of fresh tomatoes a sprinkle of parmesan and a sprinkle of paprika. Bake in oven at 160 for fan or 190 for 45 minutes until golden and bubbly 😊 don’t forget to remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick!