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Granny's Eggplant Fritters

1 Lg Eggplant 
1/2 C Parsley -- chopped 3 
Ea Eggs 
2 C Flour 
1 Tbs Baking Powder 
1 1/2 C Water
Dash Pepper 
Vegetable Oil -- for frying 

Peel eggplant; discard ends. Slice into 1/4 inch thin rounds. Then slice the rounds in half and slice into thin, julienne strips. Put incolander, salt, and let drain while preparing batter. In lg bowl, beat up eggs. add flour, baking powder, and 1 1/2 c water. Mix well. Stir in eggplant. If batter is very thick, add more water. Batter should be thick enough to spoon. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in lg frying pan. Add batter by spoonfuls, spreading out to a flat circle. Cook over medium heat until browned on one side then flip over and continue cooking. You may need to add more oil at some time during frying.

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