Crispy Eggplant

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • coarse salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 pinch Espelette chile pepper flakes
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup mango chutney, or to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Spread eggplant slices on paper towels. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Let excess moisture drain from eggplant, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. 2
    Combine sesame seeds, hazelnuts, coriander seeds, turmeric, and ginger in a small skillet over low heat. Toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in bread crumbs.
  3. 3
    Press eggplant slices into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplants in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle fresh cilantro, Espelette pepper, and sea salt over eggplants. Serve with mango chutney.

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