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Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt

These tasty eggplant wedges are the perfect accompaniment for any dish! Covered in flavoursome Greek oregano and lemon, then dipped in garlic Greek yoghurt, it's a delicious side everyone will love.
Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt
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40M

Ingredients

Oregano and lemon batter
Garlic yoghurt

Method

1.Place eggplant in a colander over a bowl, sprinkle with salt; stand for 1 hour.
2.Meanwhile, to make the oregano and lemon batter, sift flour into a large bowl and gradually whisk in beer until smooth. Add oregano and zest; season. Stand for 1 hour.
3.To make the garlic yoghurt, combine the ingredients in a small bowl; season to taste.
4.Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok. Rinse eggplant under cold water, pat dry with absorbent paper. Dip eggplant into batter, shake away excess. Deep-fry eggplant, in batches, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until browned. Drain on absorbent paper.
5.Sprinkle eggplant with oregano and a little salt; serve with garlic yoghurt.

Greek oregano, or rigani, is a stronger version of Italian oregano. Use regular oregano if unavailable.

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