Eggplant Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. soft bread crumbs
dash of nutmeg
1 tsp. dried basil
3 Tbsp. grated cheese (dry)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Cut washed, unpared eggplant in eighths and steam in water about 20 minutes or until tender.
Drain; chop fine.
Add remaining ingredients.
Drop by spoonfuls on lightly greased griddle and fry on both sides until brown.
Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.