Let your eggplant soak up some spice and then sizzle in the oven. Perfectly crisp fries, all you have to do is dip them in garlic aioli or hot sauce and devour.
By Shuchi Mittal
You’re my hero true,
I put you in pasta
Or curry for two.
You are filled with iron
And that I like,
You char & sizzle
And soak up spice!
Now you’ve taken on fries
In an avatar new,
I’m not a stalker
But I’m so in love with you!”
Baked Eggplant Fries
Description
Let your eggplant soak up some spice and then sizzle in the oven. Perfectly crisp fries, all you have to do is dip them in garlic aioli or hot sauce and devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small eggplant, washed and cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)
- 2 teaspoons chat masala (Indian mixed spice)
- 5 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Toss the eggplant with all the dry ingredients [except the chat masala] and 5 tablespoons of olive oil, till the pieces are evenly covered with flour.
- Line on a baking tray and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly across.
- Bake in a 400 F pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning once in between. The pieces will turn brown and crisp on the outside, but will remain slightly soft on the inside.
- Cool slightly [will crisp up more] and eat it all up with some Sriracha or garlic aioli.
- Category: Appetizer
Hi Rose, Curiouscook
Sorry, I should’ve been more clear in my instructions.
Simply toss the eggplant pieces in oil, spices & flour – all in one step! Let it sit for a bit for the flavors to soak and transfer as is to a baking tray to bake. There is no oil to drain as it will get absorbed into the eggplant before you bake.
Sprinkle chat masala in the end, once the eggplant is cooked through & warm out of the oven.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the recipe, Shuchi. It sounds delicious. I’m just wondering when I have to add the chat masala. Thanks.
When do you add the chat masala? You toss the above mentioned dry ingredients in the oil.Do you remove from the oil and cover with flour on both sides then place them on an oven tray?
Thanks for your reply and your great cooking ideas!!