Fried eggplant slices

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumEggplant
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonTurmeric
teaspoonCayenne
Black pepper
Oil for shallow frying
6eachesLemon wedges

Directions

Cut eggplant into quarters lengthwise & then cut crosswise into ½" thick wedges.

Mix together salt, turmeric, cayenne & black pepper in a small bowl.

Sprinkle over the eggplant & mix wll.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, saute the eggplant in batches on both sides until reddish brown. Remove & drain on paper towels. Repeat until all eggplant wedges have been cooked.

Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-01-94