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Odisha · Breakfast

Brinjal Bhaja

Traditional 35. Brinjal Bhaja recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Eggplant (brinjal): 250g, sliced thin (3mm)
• Salt: 2g (� tsp)
• Turmeric powder: 1g (? tsp)
• Red chilli powder: 0.5g (pinch)
• Mustard oil: 20ml (1.5 tbsp)
• Mustard seeds: 1g (pinch)

👩‍🍳 How to make Brinjal Bhaja

1. Salt the eggplant slices, let sit 10 minutes (releases water)
2. Pat dry with cloth
3. Heat mustard oil in large pan over medium-high heat (50 seconds)
4. Add mustard seeds, let crackle (10 seconds)
5. Add eggplant slices in single layer (may need 2 batches)
6. Fry undisturbed for 3�4 minutes until bottom is golden
7. Flip, fry other side 3�4 minutes until edges are crispy
8. Sprinkle turmeric and red chilli powder (in last minute)
9. Eggplant should be completely tender and golden-brown
10. Serve hot
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