Melitzanokeftethes Kroketes (Eggplant Croquettes)

Melitzanokeftethes Kroketes (Eggplant Croquettes)

Course :	Greek
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

2	medium	eggplants
1	package	cracker meal
2	cups	oil for frying
		-----the mixture-----
1 1/2	cups	bread crumbs
2	large	eggs
1/2	cup	kefalotiri cheese -- grated or
1/2	cup	parmesan cheese -- grated
1	tablespoon	baking powder
2	tablespoons	parsley -- chopped
1	teaspoon	onion -- chopped
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Wash the eggplants and pierce in several places with a fork. Boil in lightly salted water until tender; drain well. Remove skin and mash the pulp; measure it. Mix 2 cup of eggplant pulp with the amount of ingredients listed above and blend well. Shape into croquettes or patties. Roll in cracker meal, and fry until golden brown.