Eggplant Fritters

Eggplant fritters are a popular dish in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and are often served as a mezze or appetizer.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Eggplant Fritters

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Eggplant
• 100 gram Chickpea Flour
• 1 cup Water
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. In a bowl, mix together chickpea flour, water, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, and salt to make a batter.
4. Dip the eggplant slices into the batter, making sure to coat both sides.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the eggplant fritters hot with a side of yogurt or tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.