Fortuna Cooks

1 lb Eggplant

1/2 cup boiling Water

1 small Onion (Chopped)

1/2 teaspoon Salt

2 cups fresh Tomatoes ( chopped)

1 /2 cup Onion ( finely chopped)

1 clove Garlic (Minced)

1 /2 diced Green Chilis

1/2 teaspoonSalt

1/2 teaspoon Sweet Basil

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Sweet Basil

2 Eggs (beaten)

1 cup grated Monterey Cheese

peel and cut eggplant into 1 inch cubes and cook with onion in boiling , salted water for 10 minutes. Drain. Combine with rest of ingredients, except cheese. Put into oiled, 1 1/2 quart casserole and cover. Cover and bake in 375 F oven for 1/2 hour. Remove cover and reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle top with cheese. Continue to bake until cheese melts and becomes bubbly. (serves 4)

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