Eggplant (Aubergine) Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about one lb)
water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh-grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, mixed with
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Place eggplant in saucepan;cover with water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover pan and simmer about 5 minutes or until eggplant is very soft; drain well.
Mash eggplant and whisk or beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
Stir in egg, butter, basil, oregano, parmesan, salt& pepper.
Add 3 tbsp flour mixed with 1/2 tsp baking pwdr; heat 1 1/2 inches oil in large heavy pot to 350 degrees and drop batter by tbsp into oil.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until well browned.
Drain on paper towels.