Indian Eggplant Fritters Recipe

Indian Eggplant Fritters Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 serrano or other fresh hot green chile, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• canola or grapeseed oil, for frying

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F
2. In a large saucepan, combine the eggplant, water and lemon juice
3. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until the eggplant is very soft, about 10 minutes
4. Drain the eggplant, pressing out any excess liquid, then place in a small bowl
5. Add the green onions, garlic and chile, if using and mix well
6. In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, coriander, cumin, baking powder and salt
7. Add the flour mixture to the eggplant mixture and toss to combine
8. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium-high heat
9. Add the eggplant mixture, tablespoon at a time, adding as many fritters as you can without crowding
10. Fry the fritters, turning as needed, until golden brown all over, 2 to 3 minutes per side
11. Transfer the cooked fritters to a heat-proof platter and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest
12. Serve immediately

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