• Bengali Baingan Bhaja

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INGREDIENTS


Bengali Baingan Bhaja

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Oil - 45 milliliters

Red chili - 1 tablespoon

Turmeric - 1 tablespoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Vinegar - 2 tablespoons

Eggplant - 430 grams

Oil - for frying

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Garlic - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Schezwan sauce - 120 grams

Water - 110 milliliters

Ketchup - 70 grams

Vinegar - 1 tablespoon

Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon

Coriander - for garnishing

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 45 milliliters oil, 1 tablespoon red chili, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vinegar and mix it well. Keep aside.

2. Take a eggplant cut it into half, score theeggpant with a knife. (See Video)

3. Apply the prepared masala on it.

4. Marinate for 30 minutes.

5. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these till golden brown.

6. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic and saute for 2 - 3 minutes or till golden brown in color.

7. Add 120 grams schezwan sauce and mix it well.

8. Then, add 110 milliliters water, 70 grams ketchup, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and mix it well.

9. Bring it to a boil and cook till the gravy thickens.

10. Serve the fried eggplant with prepared sauce and garnish with coriander.