How to make Benguni -
A delicious Bengali snack, made with brinjals and a hint of coconut.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Long brinjals (लम्बे बैंगन), Oil (ऑइल)
Cuisine : Bengali
Course : Snacks and Starters
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For more recipes related to Benguni checkout Masala Rawa Baingan, Karare Baingan, Baingan Pakora, Goan Brinjal Fritters with Tangy Sauce . You can also find more Snacks and Starters recipes like Chilli Tofu Mutton Boti Burger Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cheesy Prawn Crisps
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Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Benguni Recipe
Long brinjals 2
Oil for deep-frying
Gram flour (besan) 1 cup
Rice flour 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Onion seeds (kalonji) 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons
Iceberg lettuce leaves 2-3
Method
Step 1
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 2
Combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, chilli powder, onion seeds, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add sufficient water and mix well into a batter of coating consistency. Add desiccated coconut, some water and mix well.
Step 3
Diagonally slice brinjals, add to the batter and mix well. Deep-fry in hot oil till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Put the fried brinjals in the hot oil and fry again till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. These are beguni.
Step 5
Place lettuce leaves in a serving glass and place the beguni in it. Serve hot garnished with slit fresh green chilli and fresh red chilli.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1034 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 118.4 gm
Protein : 28.2 gm
Fat : 49.9 gm
Other : Fiber- 24.3gm
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