Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Bengali Begun Bhaja With A Twist (Made with just 1 Spoon Of Oil)

Ingredients

Jumbo Eggplants/Begun - 1 
Turmeric Powder - 1Tsp
Red Chili Powder (Optional) - 1Tsp
Fine Sugar (Optional) - 1/2 Tsp
Salt - 1Tsp
Oil (ONLY MUSTARD OIL PLEASE) - 1Tbsp

Procedure

  • Wash and cut the eggplant into 1 Inch Thick circles (Pat them dry if needed)
  • In a plate mix turmeric powder+red chili powder+sugar+salt together 
  • Take each slice of the eggplant (aka Begun) and rub this mixture on them (AHHH... YOU BONGS KNOW IT ALREADY... Do that thingy :P )



It will look something like this after application of the mixture







Now with the help of brush apply oil on to the eggplant slices (just look what i am doing here)







BAKING - Yes we are going to bake them....


  • Line the eggplant slices on to a baking tray and bake them at 350 degree F (170 degree Celsius) for 15 minutes and then turn them and bake them again for 25 minutes or until your BONG SOUL is satisfied with the color and texture...



PS: Yes it takes time... and if you are looking for quick fix than healthy alternative... you are welcome to go ahead and deep fry them... You are the Queen/King of your kitchen afterall :) 

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