Eggplant coated with a seasoned split peas batter and then fried is the perfect snack or appetizer. It is traditionally eaten with boiled or raw mango or tamarind chutney.
If you have an eggplant (baigan) and some split peas powder, you can be enjoying this baiganee(eggplant fritter) in less than 15 minutes.
I always thought this was complicated to make until I developed the recipe —and an easy one.
Great for eggplant lovers and moms/dads/anyone who needs to have a constant supply of food/snacks for the family(provided they love eggplant). I would say take it to a party or potluck but I love it hot—when it still has that crunch on the outside.
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BAIGANEE (Eggplant Fritter)
Ingredients
- 1 cup split peas powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbs green seasoning or 1 tbs minced culantro and 1 tsp minced garlic
- Minced hot pepper optional
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 small eggplant 12 oz
- 1 cup water or more as required
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse, dry and slice eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds.
- To make eggplant paste, place all ingredients, except eggplant, in a bowl.
- Gradually add water and mix well to combine. The batter should be thick enough to stick to the eggplant without completely running off, similar consistency to pancake batter.
- Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, take a slice of eggplant and dip into split peas paste.
- Drop gently into the hot oil. Add more to the pot without overcrowding.
- Fry until golden brown and flip the other side, Cook until the eggplant is fully cooked but still firm and the batter is folden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining eggplant and paste.
- Serve hot with mango or tamarind chutney.
