Cooking time: 25 min
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
1 baigan (eggplant)
¼ cup flour,
½ tsp. salt
Black pepper for taste
Oil for frying
Ingredients for split peas batter:
1 cup split peas powder
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. saffron powder
2 tsp. baking powder
½ cup flour
Black pepper
Pepper to taste
Water
Directions:
Wash and slice the baigan or eggplant in ¼” slices. Pat the slices dry with a clean towel. Mix the flour, salt and black pepper in a flat tray and coat with the seasoned flour. Set aside.
For split peas batter:
Mix split peas powder and all other dry ingredients. Add enough water to make a thick batter.
Heat oil in large heavy pot. In order to test the batter, drop a teaspoonful and cook until slightly brown. Drain and break open. (If too dry, add more water to mixture. if batter is thin add more flour).
Pat split peas batter on both sides of the baigan. Fry in hot oil until cooked on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve cool.
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Source: simplytrinicooking.com
