Aubergine fritters

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These fritters. are the Indian, not the European version - so I guess it should have been titled Brinjal fritters. Great as a combination of starters.

Ingredients

• 4 aubergines, cut into slices 2 cm (¾”)
• Oil for frying
• for the batter
• 100 g gram flour
• 75 ml (2.5 fl oz) water
• 25 g self-raising flour
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• A pinch of garlic powder
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Add the batter ingredients into a bowl and whisk to a smooth batter
2. Refrigerate and allow to rest for at least 2 hours
3. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok, once a piece of bread browns in 10 seconds it is ready
4. Dip the slices in the batter and fry, a few at a time, until they are golden brown
5. Drain and blot any excess oil on kitchen paper
6. Keep warm until they are all cooked

Serving suggestions

Serve hot with a Yoghurt dip