Begun Bhaja A favourite of the Bengalis – simple yet tasty, brinjal slices shallow fried This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe. By Sanjeev Kapoor 05 May 2016 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Brinjals, Poppy Seeds Cuisine Bengali Course Snacks and Starters Prep Time 0-5 minutes Cook time 6-10 minutes Serve 4 Taste Mild Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Ingredients list for Begun Bhaja 4 medium Brinjals 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 4 tablespoons Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) to taste Salt to deep fry Oil Method Heat sufficient oil a non-stick pan. Cut half the brinjal into thick roundels. Halve the remaining brinjal and slice thickly. Place all of them in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder and chilli powder and mix well. Shallow-fry in hot oil, a few at a time,turning sides, till golden on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot. Nutrition Info Calories 539 Carbohydrates 23.7 Protein 9.9 Fat 45.1 Other Fiber Fiber- 31.9gm #Brinjals #Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) #Red chilli powder Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article