Crunch-a-licious eggplant

Egg Plant

Spice up your plate with the sizzle of crispy eggplant fry which is full of flavour and coated to perfection for a crunchy, irresistible sidekick.

Eggplant Fry stands out as both a simple and delightful dish that can be effortlessly prepared. It’s a delightful fried vegetable dish that boasts a pleasant sweetness and a tender interior, complemented by a crispy exterior.

Ingredients

2 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric

4 tbsp rice flour

1 tsp salt

4 tbsp water

2 eggplant (thickly sliced)

Oil for frying

For semolina coating:

½ cup semolina

1 tsp red chilli powder

½ tsp salt

Method

In a large mixing bowl take chilli powder, turmeric, rice flour and salt.

Mix them well.

Now add two tablespoons of water and prepare a paste.

Take the thickly sliced eggplant, apply the paste to them and let them marinate for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the semolina mixture by mixing semolina, chilli powder and salt in another bowl.

Now take each slice of the marinated eggplant and coat them with this semolina mixture.

In a pan of hot oil shallow fry over a low flame making sure the the eggplant is cooked properly.

Make sure to flip the sides over and and cook the eggplant on both sides.

Tip: Do not overcook, or the eggplant will lose its round shape.

Your crispy eggplant fry is ready to be served as a side dish.