Batter Fried Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggplants, large
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder (ground chiles, not the mix you use to make chili)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

Wash the eggplants and cut into 1 inch slices. Place the slices on a rack or in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. This will release Mix remaining ingredients into a batter.
When the oil is hot, dip a few pieces of the eggplant in the batter until well coated. Carefully place into the hot oil, and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately.