Brinjal Bhaja

Ingredients

• 18 big brinjal (baingan / eggplant) slices
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
• salt to taste
• 2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Preparation

• Combine the chilli powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, besan, salt and 2 tbsp of water in a deep bowl and mix well.
• Add the baingan slices and mix well. Keep aside.
• Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it with ½ tsp of oil, arrange half the baingan slices and cook using ½ tsp of oil on both the sides till golden brown in colour.
• Repeat step 3 to make 1 more batch. 6. Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	82 kcal
Protein	2.8 gm
Carbohydrate	8.5 gm
Fat	4.1 gm
Fibre	5.4 gm