Thursday, June 23, 2011

Eggplant Parmesan

















American Eggplant Large - 1
Marinara sauce - 1 1/2 cups
Mozzarella/Goat cheese - Few slices
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup
Eggs - 2
Milk - 4 tbsp
Seasoned Italian Bread crumbs - 1 cup
Mustard - 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

Wash and slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch discs. In a bowl, break the eggs and add the milk, mustard salt and pepper and whisk until well incorporated. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and some pepper.
Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture, and then in the crumbs. Remove and set aside. Complete this step with all the slices. on a griddle, drizzle some oil, and fry the slices in a single layer, turning once half way. Cook till crisp on both sides.
Pre-heat the oven to 400F and places the slices on a baking sheet and bake for another 10 min.
On another sheet, place one slice, top with some marinara sauce. Top with another slice and repeat the process for 3 to 4 slices. Top with some mozzarella cheese and sprinkle some parmesan too.
Place in the oven until the cheese melts. I used 1 tbsp crumbled goat cheese for each of the stacks.
When the cheese melts, remove from the oven.
Serve with pasta or a salad.

Another veggie burger




















Had to post this one, this is a gorgeous burger and tastes great.
The veggie patty is from Trader Joes's and it tastes strikingly close to the cutlets we get in India. It's called the Masala Veggie Burger, and is available in the frozen section.
Broil for a few minutes until crisp, or pan fry till crisp.
I also used my favorite hummus from the same store. Use any veggies of your choice for toppings.
For home made veggie patties, check out my recipe in the blog for the same.