Batter Fried Eggplant

From The Africa Cookbook, this is attributed to South Africa. Wherever it comes from, this is a yummy way to eat your vegetables!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  eggplants, large
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon chili powder (ground chiles, not the mix you use to make chili)
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Wash the eggplants and cut into 1 inch slices. Place the slices on a rack or in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. This will release Mix remaining ingredients into a batter.
2. When the oil is hot, dip a few pieces of the eggplant in the batter until well coated. Carefully place into the hot oil, and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
3. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
4. Serve immediately.