Crispy Eggplant Chaat

(from Nandini’s recipe box)

Source: http://suruchi.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/crispy-eggplant-chaat/

Categories: Chaats/Evening Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 small Italian Eggplants( the long purple ones, smaller than the American Eggplants)- Washed, dried and cut into 1/8 inch circles
  • 2. 1 small red onion- Chopped fine
  • 3. Tamarind-date Chutney( Store bought)
  • 4. Thick Yogurt- 1/4 cup, beaten smooth
  • 5. 1 small tomato- Chopped fine
  • 6. 4 sprigs coriander- Chopped
  • 7. Sev
  • 8. Chat masala
  • 9. Garam Masala
  • 11.Red Chili powder
  • 10. Salt

Directions

  1. To make the Eggplant chips-

  2. Neatly arrange all the cut circles on paper towels and sprinkle them with some salt. Leave for about 30 minutes. The salt draws out the moisture. Dry out all the moisture by pressing with more paper towels.

  3. Take about 2 Tablespoons of oil in a pan. Roast the Eggplant circles till they are crispy. Dry on a paper towel.

  4. To Assemble-

  5. Arrange the crispy eggplant chips on a plate. Drizzle some of the Tamarind chutney. Drizzle the yogurt. Sprinkle some chopped onions and tomatoes. Sprinkle a little Chat Masala, Garam Masala and Chili powder. Put the Coriander. Finish off with some Sev. Enjoy immediately.

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