Eggplant Fritters Recipe!!! Baingan ke Pakode

Certainly! Here's a recipe for delicious eggplant fritters:

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:

Start by preparing the eggplant. Peel the skin off the eggplant and cut it into small cubes. Place the cubes in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and let it sit for about 20 minutes. This helps remove any excess moisture from the eggplant.

After 20 minutes, rinse the eggplant cubes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

Add the minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley to the flour mixture. Stir until everything is evenly combined.

Add the beaten eggs to the bowl and mix well to create a batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the eggplant cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer to about 350°F (175°C).

Dip each eggplant cube into the batter, making sure it's evenly coated, and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Repeat with a few more cubes, but avoid overcrowding the pan.

Fry the eggplant fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Continue the process until all the eggplant cubes are fried, adding more oil to the pan if necessary.

Serve the eggplant fritters hot as a delicious appetizer or snack. You can also serve them with marinara sauce or a yogurt-based dip for added flavor.

Enjoy your eggplant fritters!