MELITZANOKEFTEDES (ROASTED EGGPLANT FRITTERS WITH TZATZIKI)
Make and share this Melitzanokeftedes (Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Tzatziki) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 18 patties
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Pierce eggplant in several places with tines of fork, place on a baking sheet and bake until soft, turning once, about 1 hour.
- Cool slightly.
- Peel, remove seeds and chop pulp coarsely.
- Place in large bowl (may be prepared up to 1 day ahead) Mix flour and baking powder into eggplant.
- Add remaining ingredients, season to taste.
- Combine well.
- Heat ¼ inch light olive oil (or vegetable oil - but olive oil is tastier) in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Drop in eggplant mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls.
- Cook fritters until deep golden-brown, about 1 ½ minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Repeat using up all of eggplant.
- Serve immediately with tzatziki.
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Musobya abdu
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was soft and tender, the herbs and spices added a nice savory flavor, and the crispy coating was the perfect finishing touch. The tzatziki sauce was also ver
M,S,M munshy
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices and they were much better. The tzatziki sauce was also good, but I found it to be a bit too thick. Overall, I think this recipe has potential, but it needs a few tweaks
Rahman Kamboh
[email protected]I've been looking for a good melitzanokeftedes recipe and this one is perfect! The fritters were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also very good. I would definitely make these again.
Israt Nishu
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I loved the crispy coating and the flavorful filling. The tzatziki sauce was also very good. I would definitely make these again.
Samanda Martir
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them. The tzatziki sauce was also a bit too thick. I would add some more liquid to it next time.
Edwin Sirengo
[email protected]I'm not a huge eggplant fan, but I really enjoyed these fritters. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also very good. I would definitely make these again.
teddy taylor
[email protected]These fritters were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the herbs and spices gave them a great flavor. The tzatziki sauce was also very good. I would definitely make these again.
Shanto Shill
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always crispy and flavorful. I love serving them with tzatziki sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.
Mariah Rivera
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was soft and tender, the herbs and spices added a nice savory flavor, and the crispy coating was the perfect finishing touch. The tzatziki sauce was also ver
Hammdan
[email protected]I made these fritters for my Greek-American mother and she loved them! She said they reminded her of the fritters her grandmother used to make. I was so happy that I was able to make something that she enjoyed so much.
Wiseman Mtirara
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices and they were much better. The tzatziki sauce was also good, but I found it to be a bit too thick. Overall, I think this recipe has potential, but it needs a few tweaks
William Clark
[email protected]I love melitzanokeftedes! I've been making them for years and this recipe is one of the best. The fritters are always crispy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mark Lamb
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and so delicious! I used a food processor to chop the eggplant and it made the process even faster. The fritters were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also very good. I served the
Kibuuka Eddie
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but these fritters were amazing! The combination of eggplant, herbs, and spices was perfect. I loved the crispy texture and the flavorful tzatziki sauce. I'll definitely be making these again.
Faizan Sidd
[email protected]These fritters were a hit at my dinner party! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement, adding a cool and creamy balance to the savory fr