Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: from each eggplant, cut out 3 vertical strips of skin, leaving it with a striped effect. slice the eggplant into 1/2" (1 cm) thick slices, salt and let drain in a colander for 1/2 hour. rinse well and squeeze gently. pat dry using paper toweling. heat the oil in a heavy skillet and fry the slices, several at a time, until golden brown on both sides. drain on paper toweling and then mash the eggplant, garlic and spices together. return this mixture to the skillet and fry until all of the liquid evaporates and only oil and vegetables remain. stir often during cooking. pour off the oil and season with the lemon juice. correct the seasoning with salt to taste and let come to room temperature. serve with the harissa sauce.

Target recipe: peel and dice eggplant. boil until tender. drain and mash with other ingredients. shape into small cakes and fry in deep fat. do ahead and put into aluminum pan to keep warm. i have to tell you: when i posted this to zaar, i hadn't tried it. i just fixed it. it's very bland. the only taste that was there was the ketchup! lol i'm not sure what it needs, but either much more salt; an herb; something -- .