Fried Spiced Eggplant With Cucumber-Garlic Sauce | Oregonian Recipes

Fried Spiced Eggplant With Cucumber-Garlic Sauce | Oregonian Recipes

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No small eggplants at the grocer? About 1/2 pound of a larger one can be substituted, but you'll need to cut it differently. Start by cutting the larger eggp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant (1/2 pound and about 2 inches wide), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2-inch piece seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

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