Eggplant Rounds

Savory grilled eggplant or brinjal. If you're having a barbeque we recommend grilling these rounds rather than frying. They are delicious either fried or grilled!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.