Brinjal Fritters

We have been eating a lot of brinjal as there are lots of benefits of eating it. According to Steadfast Nutrition, Premium Sports Nutrition, some of the benefits are as follows:

• Brinjal is a rich source of dietary fibre hence promotes digestion.
• It helps in maintaining blood sugar levels.
• Helps in maintaining blood cholesterol levels.
• It is good for our heart health.
• It contains phytonutrients which protects our cells from getting damaged.
• It aids in regulating blood pressure levels.
• Brinjal also has strong anti-bacterial properties.
• It also enhances cognitive functioning.
• Rich in nutrients like iron, calcium, and potassium.
• Good for bone health.
• Strengthens our immune system.
• Enhances liver health.

The simplest way to cook the brinjal is by steaming it and then drizzling it with garlic oil, light soy sauce and chopped chili padi. Or, brinjal can be added to the various types of curry. Another way to cook it is to stir fry it with sambal petai and prawns. It can also be added to eggs to be fried as omelette.

A new dish which I came out with is to make brinjal fritters. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are so flavourful that no dipping sauce is required.

Ingredients:

• 1-ft long brinjal, cut into 0.5cm slices.
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour (or 1 cup if you want it to be very crunchy on the outside)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 cup water

Method:

• Mix flours, egg, salt, pepper & baking powder in a mixing bowl.

• Add water to the flour mixture slowly to form a batter.

• Coat the brinjal slices evenly and pan-fry them, turning midway so that both sides are golden brown.

• Serve immediately.