Eggplant Fritters

Description

This Moroccan snack is great to munch on whenever the mood takes you. They are delicious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• ½ cup sultana raisins
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ jalapeno chile, minced
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon curry
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground [ginger]]
• 1 pinch ground cardamom
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Firstly, put the eggplant in the microwave for a few minutes until it's tender.
2. Then put it into the blender until it makes a puree.
3. Whisk the eggplant with 2 eggs, the breadcrumbs and everything else on the list except for the flour, the other two eggs and a cup of breadcrumbs.
4. Split the mixture into portions of about 1 tablespoon each and coat with flour, dip it into the beaten eggs and then add a final coat of breadcrumbs.
5. Flatten the portions in your hands to make patties and put them on a baking sheet.
6. Do this to each portion.
7. Heat some oil in large saucepan and, when it is hot, add the patties and fry until golden-brown, about 3 minutes on each side.