Make the eggplant: Heat a large frying pan (not non-stick) over high heat and dry - fry the eggplant in batches if necessary. (userealbutter.com)
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat and fry eggplant slices in batches, on both sides, until golden brown. (golubkakitchen.com)
Instead of frying the eggplant I decided to bake it first to cut down the oil needed, especially since eggplant acts like a sponge. (theindigokitchen.com)