Crispy Baingan Bharta Fritters
A Mexican twist on the Indian classic, these crispy fritters are packed with roasted eggplant and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Crispy Baingan Bhartastore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flourfor coating
- ●1/4 cup cornstarchfor coating
- ●2 eggsbeaten
- ●1 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 medium onionfinely chopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cumin powderoptional
- ●1/2 tsp chili powderoptional
- ●to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Prepare the coating mixture by combining flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish.
- 3
Dip each fritter into the beaten eggs and then coat in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 4
Fry the fritters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- 6
For the onion and garlic mixture, heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 7
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 9
Add the cumin and chili powder (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 10
Stir in the Crispy Baingan Bharta and cook until heated through.
- 11
Season with salt to taste.
- 12
Use this mixture as a filling for the fritters or as a topping.