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Begun Sorse

Begun Sorse is a classic Bengali dish featuring eggplant (begun) cooked in a flavorful mustard and poppy seed sauce (sorse). This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main IngredientsBrinjal, Turmuric Powder
CuisineBengali
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time11-15 minutes
Cook time11-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 500 grams brinjal
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons refined flour (maida)
  • 1 tablespoon oil+ to deep fry 
  • 3/4 teaspoon panch phoran
  • 3-4 green chillies,slit
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli paste
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 11/2 tablespoons mustard paste
  • Sugar to taste

Method

  1. Wash and cut the brinjals into slices. Rub with half the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and flour.
  2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the brinjals until brown and nearly cooked. Drain and place them on an absorbent paper.
  3. Heat one tablespoon oil in a pan, add panch phoran and green chillies. Add the remaining turmeric powder and red chilli paste. Sauté for a minute.
  4. Whisk the curd and add to the masala. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the brinjals. Stir and continue cooking for another five to ten minutes. Add mustard paste. Mix well and add, sugar and half a cup of water. Adjust salt. Continue simmering until mustard paste has blended.
  5. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Info

Calories171.8
Carbohydrates14.14
Protein3.275
Fat11.39
Other Fiber1.33
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