“Eggplant, what can I say
You’re my hero true,
I put you in pasta
Or curry for two.
You are filled with iron
And that I like,
You char & sizzle
And soak up spice!
Now you’ve taken on fries
In an avatar new,
I’m not a stalker
But I’m so in love with you!”
Ingredients
1 small eggplant, washed and cut into strips
2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)
2 teaspoons chat masala (Indian mixed spice)
5 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon light olive oil
Salt to taste
Toss the eggplant with all the dry ingredients [except the chat masala] and 5 tablespoons of olive oil, till the pieces are evenly covered with flour. Line on a baking tray and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly across. Bake in a 400 F pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning once in between. The pieces will turn brown and crisp on the outside, but will remain slightly soft on the inside. Cool slightly [will crisp up more] and eat it all up with some Sriracha or garlic aioli. Quite yummy!
