23 BAINGAN FRIED (BEGUN BHAJA)

INGREDIENTS

• Round Brinjal - 1
• Mustard Oil - 3 tbsp
• Salt - 1 tsp 
• Red Chilly Powder - 1/4 tsp

METHOD

• Wash and cut brinjal into round slices 1/2" thick.
• Rub 1/2 Mustard oil and salt on both sides. 
• Heat a non-stick pan, heat remaining oil and arrange 2-3 Baingan slices thereon. Do not pile one on top of the other. Cook till it becomes golden brown. 
• Flip over to the other side and continue to cook till that side also becomes golden brown.
• Sprinkle red chilly powder, flip once more and cook for 30 seconds and flip back. it is now ready to serve.  

USEFUL TIPS

• Baingan tends to suck oil. One may have to add some extra oil.
• Goes well as a side dish or as an accompaniment to  Daal-Chawal.

*****