Baigun bhaja

 Baigun bhaja - Baigun means brinjal and bhaja means fry. Baigun bhaja is a bengali dish where brinjal is coated with besan and spice mix and shallow fried. It goes well with rice and dal or even chapati.

Ingredients

Brinjal - 1 large size (bottle shaped)

Besan - 3 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1 tbsp

Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Garam masala powder - a pinch

Aamchoor powder/ lemon juice - 1/2 tsp

Salt for taste

Method

Take a wide mouthed bowl. Add the besan to it. Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Add salt for taste. Add aamchoor powder or lemon juice. Mix well. Your spice mix is ready

Now cut the brinjal horizontally. About 1/2 inch thickness each. Coat each slice in the spice mix. Allow it to rest for 5 min.

Take a tawa and heat it. Put oil as necessary for shollow frying. In medium heat shallow fry both the sides of the brinjal slice. Serve hot woth rice or chapati.