MOROCCAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) FRITTERS

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Make and share this Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 large eggs
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sultana raisin
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 jalapeno chile, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten to blend
tzatziki (included in my recipes)

Steps:

  • Microwave eggplant until tender.
  • Transfer to processor and puree.
  • Whisk puree with 2 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs and all ingredients up to and including cardamon (mixture will be very soft).
  • Place 1 rounded tablespoonful of mixture into flour and turn to coat.
  • Dip into beaten eggs, then in remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs to coat.
  • Flatten between palms of hands forming 3 inch oval patties.
  • Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Repeat, using up all of eggplant mixture.
  • Heat 3 inches of oil (olive oil is best but vegetable oil can be substituted) in large saucepan until hot.
  • Add patties and cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • (may be prepared 2 hours ahead, let stand at room temperature) Serve hot or at room temperature with tzatziki.

Dani Luca
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These fritters are a great appetizer or side dish. They're also perfect for a packed lunch.


Udeet Chaudhary
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I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The fritters were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Maha Malik
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


sophie m
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out soggy. I think I might have added too much oil.


Subash Thakur
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These fritters are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


Phemelo Golden
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a keeper. The fritters are crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


mnr mobile
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These fritters are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Kira Dooley
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I love the flavors in this dish. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


James Griego
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These fritters were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with a tahini sauce, and they were a perfect appetizer.


Kobir Hussen
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but these fritters were surprisingly delicious. The spices really brought out the flavor of the eggplant.


Khairul Alom
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These eggplant fritters were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spices and herbs was perfect, and the texture was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.