Pan-fried • side
Begun Bhaja (Pan-Fried Brinjal)
Editorial recipe: Shree Arnaa has not kitchen-tested this recipe. Timings are estimates. The dish image is an AI-generated illustration, not a photograph of a tested result.
Tender brinjal rounds with golden edges. Enjoy with dal and rice.
Preparation10 min
Cooking15 min
Serves3
Mustard oil: 2 tbsp / 30 ml
Ingredients
Ingredient note
Contains mustard. Check every ingredient and product label for allergens.
How to make it
Wash the brinjal; cut into 1 cm thick rounds.
Sprinkle with salt and turmeric; rest for 5 minutes.
Pat each round lightly dry. Dust with rice flour if using.
Heat mustard oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
Place slices in one layer; cook about 4–5 minutes on the first side.
Turn carefully; cook until both sides are golden and the centre is soft.
Lift out, drain on a plate and serve hot with dal-rice.
