Begun Bhaja ( Fried Brinjal)
November 20, 2012

Fried eggplant or brinjal (begun) usually served with dal and rice

Cuisine Bengali
Course Appetizers
Serves 2
Method Fry
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 15  minutes
  • Cuisine Bengali
  • Course Appetizers
  • Serves 2
  • Method Fry
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 15  minutes
Ingredients
eggplant (negun or baingan) or brinjal
1  
cooking oil
6   tablespoon
salt
1   teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant in semi-circular shape

2. Mix the cut eggplant with turmeric powder and salt.

3. Heat oil in a frying pan for 5-6 minutes

4. Add the eggplant to the oil(one or two pieces at a time). Turn the eggplant pieces in the oil to fry the other side .Note - The eggplant will turn very soft

5. Take out from pan and place on a tissue paper to drain excess oil.