Layered Eggplant Casserole (Tepsi)

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 3 lbs kofta ()
• 1 large eggplant ((sliced into 1/8" rings))
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• cooking spray
• 2 large potatoes ((sliced into 1/8" rings))
• 3 firm Roma tomatoes ((sliced into 1/8" rings))
• 1 large bell pepper ((sliced into 1/8" rings))
• 1 large onion ((sliced into 1/8" rings))
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp sumac ((optional))
• ¼ cup Italian parsley ((chopped))
• 1 cup water
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ⅛ tsp citric acid ((sour salt))
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))