Eggplant Rounds

ingredients

• servings: 2
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste
• 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

recipe

preparation time: 5 mins cook time: 10 mins ready time: 15 mins


• in a shallow dish, combine corn meal, chili powder, oregano and salt. dredge each eggplant slice in this mixture until coated on both the sides. shake off excess.
• heat a small layer of oil in a large skillet. when the oil is hot arrange a layer of the the eggplant rounds in the oil and fry uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes. flip the rounds over fry until golden brown. continue adding oil and frying the rounds until they are all fried. serve either hot or cold.