Crispy Ringan Na Palita: Irresistible Eggplant Fritters You Must Try!
Ringan Na Palita, or eggplant fritters, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich flavors of spiced besan (gram flour) with tender eggplants. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these fritters are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course when paired with rice or flatbreads. They are versatile and can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces like ketchup or mint chutney. Not only do they provide a tasty way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, but they also offer nutritional benefits, making Ringan Na Palita a delightful and wholesome addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 ½ cups besan (gram flour)
- 1 tbsp jowar flour (sorghum flour)
- 2 tbsp green chili paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp hing (asafoetida)
- salt to taste
- freshly chopped green garlic (for batter and garnish)
- freshly chopped coriander leaves (for batter and garnish)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups besan, 1 tbsp jowar flour, 2 tbsp green chili paste, 1 tbsp garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 2 tbsp coriander powder, ½ tsp hing, freshly chopped green garlic, freshly chopped coriander leaves and salt to taste. Add water and mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Take the 1 medium eggplant and cut it into circular slices about ½ inch thick. The thickness can be adjusted based on how crispy you want the fritters.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the prepared batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated eggplant slices and shallow fry them until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Once cooked, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Garnish with chopped freshly chopped green garlic and freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot as an appetizer with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy making these delicious Ringan Na Palita fritters! They make for a perfect snack or side dish that everyone will love!