Beguni is a deep fried food which is a favorite snack of the Bengalis. The chief ingredient is eggplant and besan or Bengal gram flour. The vegetarian fast food shops of Kolkata, known as 'Telebhajar Dokan' sell begunis. You can also make them at home. Begunis are hot favorite among Bengalis all round the year but are more in demand during rainy evenings. The Potla's Shop in Baghbazar, north Calcutta is well known for its begunis and other Bengali fast foods. Here is how you can toss up beguni at home.
Ingredients for Making Beguni
- Eggplant or Brinjals
- Bengal Gram flour
- Salt to taste
- Chili Powder
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- Turmeric Powder
- Onion seeds
- Baking powder
- Water
- Oil for deep frying
Process of Making Beguni
Make a consistent batter of all the above ingredients except of the eggplant slices and the oil. Cut the brinjals lengthwise in thin slices. Now halve the pieces again. Heat oil in a deep pan and bring to a boil. Now dip each of the eggplant slices in the flour mix and deep fry them until they turn crispy. Place the fried eggplants on tissue papers for the excess oil to be soaked away. Serve hot with Khichuri. You can also have it as a snack.
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