Fried Eggplant (Brinjal) Recipe

This fried eggplant recipe captures Goan cuisine's flavors and will surely be a hit at your table.

Fried eggplant recipe

A fried eggplant recipe that's tasty and easy to cook. It can be served as a delicious appetizer or a side dish.

This recipe is something that I crave for till now. As I'm writing this recipe I recall the playful battles my brother and I waged for over the crispy, golden slices of fried eggplant. This dish was and still is a battleground for siblings' rivalry at my home. My mother distributes these pieces equally among me and my brother to avoid stealing and fighting over this crunchy and delicious delicacy. And, I'm sure this recipe will be your favorite too.

Fried Eggplant Recipe

Fried Eggplant Recipe Ingredients

Here's a recipe for Fried Eggplant with a Goan twist:

• 1 large Eggplant

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder

• 1 tablespoon turmeric powder

• salt

• Semolina (rava)
  

Fried Eggplant Recipe

1. Slice the eggplant into rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

2. Wash and dry the slices on a paper towel.

3. Add salt, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, and water in a mixing bowl.

4. Evenly coat this mixture on each slice.

5. Heat oil in a pan over a medium flame.

6. Working one slice at a time, dip the slice in semolina and coat both sides evenly.

7. Carefully place the eggplant slices in the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 mins on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

8. Once cooked, transfer the fried eggplant slices to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Serving

1. You can serve these crispy fried eggplant slices as an appetizer or a side dish.

That's it!! Isn't this an easy recipe? It usually takes around 15 -20 minutes to prepare this recipe. At my home, this recipe is always paired with dal and rice.

Try this recipe and don't forget to drop a comment letting me know how it turned out for you! I would love to hear your thoughts on the dish.