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                 FRIED EGGPLANT & SQUASH WITH TARATOUR

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Snacks

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       sm           Eggplant, peeled, halved
                       -- lengthwise & cut into 1/4
                       -- inch slices
  3       md           Yellow squash, prepared same
                       -- as above
                       Salt
                       Vegetable oil for frying
                       Taratour, see recipe
                       Pitas cut into wedges

 Lightly salt both sides of eggplant & squash slices.  Layer them on paper
 towels & cover with another layer of paper towels.  Set aside for an hour
 to
 drain.
 Pour oil to a depth of 1/4" in a heavy skillet & heat till hot but not
 smoking.  Working in batches, add egplant & squash & fry over medium heat
 till golden brown.  Remove & drain on paper towels.  Add more oil if
 necessary.
 Arrange eggplant & squash on on a serving platter & lace with taratour.
 Surround with pita wedges.



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