Begun Bhaja

A Simple Bengali Style Begun Bhaja. 

Spicy And Crispy Begun Bhaja Made In Mustard Oil. There are lot of recipes for this dish. I used mustard masala for marination.
Ingredients:

• 2 Medium size brinjal
• 1 Tbsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 Tbsp cumin seeds
• 3-4 Black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp coriander seeds
• 2-3 Garlic cloves
• 1/2 Tbsp red chili powder
• 1/2 Tbsp turmeric powder
• 2 Tbsp rice flour
• Salt
• Mustard oil

Recipe:
Step 1- Cut the brinjal  in round slices, rinse with water and let it dry on kitchen towel

Step 2- Grind mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, coariander seeds, garlic cloves to make a smooth paste

Step 3- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste

Step 4- Marinate brinjal slices with the spices paste and add rice flour

Step 5- Heat oil in a pan on high flame

Step 6- Now fry the brinjal slices till crisp and golden brown

Step 7- Turn off the flame and remove on a kitchen towel

Serve with hot fulkas or as a side dish with dal-chawal 🙂