FRIED EGGPLANT OR ZUCCHINI

-----SEASONING MIX-----

1/8 ts Salt

1/4 ts Paprika

1/2 ts White pepper

1/4 ts Onion powder

1/4 ts Garlic powder

1/4 ts Ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4 ts Black pepper

1/4 ts Dried tyme leaves

1/8 ts Dried sweet basil leaves

-----INGREDIENTS-----

1 c Peeled and coarsley chopped-eggplant or zucchini

1/2 c All purpose flour

1/2 c Dried bread crumbs (very fin-e)

1/2 c Milk1 EggVegetable oil for frying

Powdered sugar is optional

Combine seasoning mix ingredients is a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.Sprinkle the vegetables evenly with about 1/2 tsp of the mix. Place theflour in a small bowl and the breadcrumbs in another. Add 1 tsp of theseasoning mix to the flour and one tsp to the breadcrumbs, mixing eachwell. (Use any leftover mix to season other vegetables before cooking.In a separate small bowl combine the milk and egg until well blended.Heat 1 inch oil in a 2 qt. saucepan or deep fryer to 350 degrees. Justbefore frying, dredge the chopped vegetables in the seasoned flour,shaking off excess. Work quickly so flour doesn't get too moist; it'sbest to use your hands for this, but a slotted spoon will do. Then coatwell with the milk mixture, then quickly with the breadcrumbs, shakingoff excess. Place the vegetables in hot oil until dark golden brown,about 2-3 minutes, making sure to seperate the vegetable pieces as youdrop them into the oil. Adjust heat as necessary to keep at 350degrees. Drain and serve immediately.Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (If desired)