Spicy Eggplant Slices With Variation (Indian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons coriander powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
salt
1/2 cup oil
1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Make slits on the eggplant slices.
Mix all the other ingredients ( spices) except the oil.
Add about a tablespoon of water to wet the mix.
Apply the spice mix on the eggplant slices.
Add about a tablespoon of oil to the frying pan and fry a batch of the eggplant slices on one side.
Turn over the eggplant slices and pour some more oil and fry.
Complete with the remaining slices.
Serve with Indian bread.
Note: I try to use as much less oil as possible.
Variation:
Cut up the eggplant into thin strips.
Heat the oil.
Put all the ingredients (except eggplant) and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add eggplant strips.
Cook for about 15-20 minutes on fairly high heat. Stir in between so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Enjoy this easier version :).