Mekluba

Ingredients

• 1 lb. meat or lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 1 lb. chicken pieces
• 1 medium cauliflower
• 1 medium eggplant
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 4 carrots, peeled and cubed
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 large tomato
• 2 c. long grain rice, washed and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. sage
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/2 c. oil
• 3 c. water