Name: Baigan Bhaja recipe by sanam ninass at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant cut into half inch round slices (baingan or aubergine); Chili powder 1 teaspoon; Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon; Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon; Amchur powder 1 teaspoon; Rice flour as required; Salt as required; Sunflower oil for frying

ABOUT Baigan Bhaja RECIPE

Amongst traditional Bengali recipes, Baingan Bhaja is an evergreen favourite. It is usually serve for lunch with rice and some dal.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 large eggplant cut into half inch round slices (baingan or aubergine)
Chili powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Amchur powder 1 teaspoon
Rice flour as required
Salt as required
Sunflower oil for frying

Instructions

Rinse the eggplant (baingain) well in water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Now slice the eggplant in 1/2 inch thick roundels.
Soak these slices in salted water for 15-20 minutes. Remove and pat dry all the slices.
Now add all the spice powders and salt and mix the slices well. Marinate for 5-7 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan. Take rice flour in a plate. Coat each slice with rice flour. Dust off the extra rice flour.
Now pan fry the baingan slices till crisp and golden brown on both sides.
Drain baingan slices on paper tissues
Serve Baingan Bhaja hot with some bread or rotis or naans or rice

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