Baingan Bhaja

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large eggplant (baingan) 
• 1 tablespoon rice flour 
• 1 tablespoon chickpea flour (besan) 
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder 
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder 
• Salt and chaat masala to taste 
• Coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) 
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil 

METHOD

• Cut the eggplant into round discs. 
• In a mixing bowl, place the rice flour, chickpea flour, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. 
• Mix everything well and then add the eggplant discs to it. 
• Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes so that the salt releases water and the discs get coated in the spices. 
• Add the oil to a frying pan and let it heat up. Place the discs on it and shallow fry on both sides. 
• Sprinkle some chaat masala and freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve as a side dish. 

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