Begun Bhaja Recipe
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About Begun Bhaja Recipe:
Bhaja bhuji have been an integral part of Bengali cuisine. Bhaja literally translates to “deep fried”. Give them then any vegetable and they would happily make it into a bhaja be it a potato, pointed gourd, banana, Eggplant, cauliflower and so on. It’s important to note that bhaja is different from telebhaja where the later is dipped in gram flour batter and then fried. Bhajas are nothing short of gastronomical delight that always served in the first course of the meal. Most meals in Bengali homes start with a bhaja may be as simple as a aloo bhaja only.
These bhajas or fries also make their presence in most celebratory meal and interestingly then on the plate then five variety is served as that’s seen as a lucky number. One of the most savoured bhaja is the begun bhaja or the aurbergine fry. Cooked in mustard oil this one pairs best with rice and dal
- 7 Ingredients
Ingredients for Begun Bhaja Recipe
- 1 large brinjal
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 pinch red chilli powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1.50 teaspoon Sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Flour
- 80 gram mustard oil
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MacroNutrients
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Vitamins & Minerals
- Calcium
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Zinc
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
How to Make Begun Bhaja Recipe
Cooking directions
STEP 01
Wash big size brinjals and cut then in round shapes
STEP 02
Now marinate it with little salt and turmeric.
STEP 03
Heat oil in a pan and once it starts to smoke, leave the aubergine pieces in the hot oil
STEP 04
Bring the heat to medium and keep turning them in both until well done in both sides.
step 2
STEP 01
Mix the spices with flour and coat the sliced brinjals with it.
STEP 03
Coat the brinjals with the mixture
STEP 04
Heat a frying pan with mustard oil
STEP 05
Deep fry the coated brinjals
STEP 06
Serve as a side dish with rice and dal