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Begun Bhaja
Introduction
My family is divided over this dish: my sister, Mum and I love it, and my dad inexplicably does not. (But on the plus side, there’s more crisp, fried aubergine for us to eat.) All you have to do is slice rounds of aubergine, season them with salt and turmeric before lightly dusting in flour and deep-frying – addictively good. If you’re having them with puris, which is a very Bengali thing to do, I’d recommend frying the puris in the hot oil first, and then these immediately afterwards. This can easily be scaled up if you’re feeding more people – just double the recipe below.
Ingredients
| aubergine, cut into 1.5cm thick slices | |
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| sea salt flakes | |
| ground turmeric | |
| plain flour | |
| vegetable oil, for deep-frying |
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India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
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