Recipe - Khudar Miqliyyi (Fried Vegetables)

1 lg Potato; peeled
1 md Eggplant; *see note
1 lg Zucchini
One half Head cauliflower
2 md Tomatoes
Vegetable oil
Salt
Fresh mint for garnish

*peel lengthwise leaving 1" strips of peel intact

Clean and prepare vegetables for frying. Cauliflower should be left in
small florets. Cut zucchini and eggplant in '/2" rounds and potato in '/4 "
rounds. Soak eggplant in salt water for about 15 minutes and drain well
before frying. Fry potatoes in hot oil until tender and golden brown.
Remove from frying pan and drain. Continue frying the rest of the
vegetables until tender and golden brown. Slice tomatoes and fry just
before serving. This may be served hot or cold as desired. Arrange
vegetables in rows on platter and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint. Salt
entire platter just before serving.

This is often served for summer meals or during Lenten season. This is
especially good accompanied with yogurtcucumber salad and Arabic bread.

Recipe by: Lebanese Cuisine, Madelain Farah

Posted to MCRecipe Digest by shade liveoak@polaris.net on Feb 25, 1998