Aubergine Fritters

Makes a good 6 servings or 10 for starters

I like to serve these with a herb salad some grilled Haloumi cheese - although you could fry that coated in egg an matzo meal it is really nice. Or serve with cucumber in yoghurt with a little mint and lemon juice

1 kilo (2lb) Aubergine (Eggplant)
1 tsp bicarbonate
l00g (3oz) cornmeal
1 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
1 tsp fresh shredded or powdered ginger
2 tsp brown sugar
Olive oil for frying

Make a few cuts in the aubergine to allow steam to escape and bake in a hot oven for 40 minutes or micro- wave for 10 minutes until soft.

Allow to cool slightly for ease as you need to skin the aubergine and mash the flesh in a bowl Fold in the other ingredients to form a stiff batter and set aside for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large pan. With damp hands form the aubergine mix into patties (or use a spoon) fry in batches in the oil till golden, turning as necessary when first side cooked - will have bubbled and set. Serve warm.

Try other spices, cumin, coriander and coriander leaf works well giving an Indian flavour: whilst coriander, cinnamon and flat leaf parsley reminds one of North African spicing. Different spice - different taste

Gluten Free Aubergine Fritters