The Frankies Fried Eggplant Sandwich

The Frankies Fried Eggplant Sandwich is a popular street food in Mumbai, India, where it is known as ‘Vada Pav’.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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The Frankies Fried Eggplant Sandwich

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Sandwich, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Eggplant
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Olive oil
• 1 sliced Tomato
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
4. Dip each eggplant round into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry the breaded eggplant rounds in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Toast the bread slices.
9. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
10. Layer the fried eggplant, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves on one slice of bread.
11. Top with the other slice of bread.
12. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.