Begun Bhaja

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Bengalis' favourite starter - brinjals roundels marinated in mustard paste and shallow fried.
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Servings: 4
 Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
 Category: Veg



Ingredients
•Brinjals,cut into roundels2 long
•Brinjal1 long
•Kasundi Mustard ,for sprinkling1 1/2 tablespoons + for garnishing
•Oil5 tablespoons + for deep-frying
•Turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon
•Red chilli powder1 teaspoon
•Saltto taste
•Fresh mint leavesa few for garnishing
Method
Mix together 3 tbsps oil, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and kasundi in a bowl.

Coat the brinjal slices with this marinade.Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Place the brinjal slices in the pan and shallow fry on low heat till golden. Flip, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.Peel brinjal, cut the skin into thin strips and deep fry till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

When the brinjal roundels are equally golden on both sides, transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with a little mustard paste, fried brinjal strips and mint leaves and serve hot.

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