Recipe of Aubergine Carpaccio


Ingredients:

1 large brinjal/ aubergines; sliced length-ways
salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tbsp sugar
1 small red chilli, chopped
3 flakes garlic. chopped
few rocket lettuce leaves
1 tbsp olive oil

Method:

Slice the aubergines as thin as you can, place in a colander, sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice and toss lightly.  In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, sugar, chili and garlic until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. Heat remaining oil in a pan and fry the aubergine slices for about 3 minutes each on each side; until it is cooked through and turns a golden colour. Remove from heat, arrange on a plate and pour the dressing over it. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro.