Source https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/baingan-fry-baingan-bhaja-eggplant-fries/
ingredients (1 cup = 250 ml)
- 1 large eggplant cut into half inch round slices (baingan or aubergine)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder(optional)
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder or amchur powder (optional)
- rice flour as required
- salt as required
- mustard oil for frying, you can also use sunflower oil
how to make recipe
- 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 yogurt or any yogurt dip and some bread or rotis or naans.
