Kittencals Fried Eggplant Slices Vegetarian Recipes

BAKED EGGPLANT SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º and lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
• In a medium bowl, mix together egg and sour cream until well blended. Toss eggplant slices in flour to coat, dip one slice at a time in the egg/sour cream batter, and then coat the slice with breadcrumbs.
• Place coated slices on baking sheet and spray tops with baking spray.
• Bake for 15 minutes, turn, and bake for 15 more minutes or until both sides are crisp.
• Serve with sauce if desired.

OVEN-FRIED EGGPLANT SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place parchment paper on baking pan.
• Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
• Spread thin layer of mayonnaise on one side, then press into bread crumbs.
• Repeat for other side of eggplant round and for all other slices.
• Bake 10-12 minutes (or until golden brown) each side.

SPICY EGGPLANT SLICES WITH VARIATION (INDIAN)

Steps:

• Make slits on the eggplant slices.
• Mix all the other ingredients ( spices) except the oil.
• Add about a tablespoon of water to wet the mix.
• Apply the spice mix on the eggplant slices.
• Add about a tablespoon of oil to the frying pan and fry a batch of the eggplant slices on one side.
• Turn over the eggplant slices and pour some more oil and fry.
• Complete with the remaining slices.
• Serve with Indian bread.
• Note: I try to use as much less oil as possible.
• Variation:.
• Cut up the eggplant into thin strips.
• Heat the oil.
• Put all the ingredients (except eggplant) and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add eggplant strips.
• Cook for about 15-20 minutes on fairly high heat. Stir in between so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
• Enjoy this easier version :).