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Begun Bhaja
Recipe: A Bengali Durga Puja Favourite

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
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Begun Bhaja is a classic Bengali dish where brinjal slices are seasoned with spices and fried until golden and crisp. This simple yet festive dish is a staple during Durga Puja bhog and pairs beautifully with rice, dal, or luchi. Its crunch and mild spice make it both comforting and celebratory.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4Medium Brinjals
1 teaspoonPoppy Seeds
1½ teaspoonsRed chilli powder
1 teaspoonLemon juice
4 tablespoonsPoppy Seeds (khuskhus/posto)
to tasteSalt
For shallow fryOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Slice Brinjals

Wash the brinjals well. Cut half of them into thick round slices and the rest into thick half-moon slices. Keep the thickness even so that all pieces cook at the same time. Place the slices in a bowl.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Slice Brinjals
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Season with Spices
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Prepare Poppy Seed Mix
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Shallow Fry Brinjals
10 Minutes
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