In our town we will get brinjal bajji. I am a lover of brinjal so i love those bajji's to the core.
When i made these at home, my fascination towards these bajji's is doubled :)
This snack is made with brinjal as main ingredient. Similar to mirchi bhajji, how ever, the stuffing gives this snack a wonderful aroma and fantastic taste. Must try for all those who prefer spicy food.
Here goes the recipe for it ... i am sure , you gonna love these !!!
Preparation time : 30 mins
Makes :12
Ingredients :
Long brinjal / egg plant / aubergine : 12
Besan : 1 1/2 cups
Corn flour : 1/2 cup
Baking soda : 1/4 tsp
Chili powder : 1/ 4 tsp or to taste
Green chili : 2 to 4 or to taste
Ginger : 3 " piece
Coriander leaves : 1/2 cup or so
Black salt : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice : 1/2 lemon
Salt : to taste
Oil : to deep fry
Method :
Take a blender, add chopped ginger, cut green chili's, cut coriander leaves and grind it into a smooth paste, without adding any water.
Mix in Black salt, salt , turmeric powder and half of lemon juice.
(You made little more paste , if its left over then you can use it as a chutney or as a dip :) )
Keep this aside.
( Actually recipe calls for this step , as my brinjals are so tender i dint do this step when i made --
Slit brinjal's vertically in middle and drop them in boiling water, Once cooked keep them aside to cool down)
Slit brinjal vertically in middle and fill it with the stuffing that we prepared.
Take a bowl, add besan, corn flour, baking soda, salt, chili powder and mix well.
Add water little by little and make smooth batter.
Keep this aside.
Take a pan or kadai and heat oil in it in medium flame.
Check if the oil is hot enough, if hot Dip the stuffed brinjal in besan batter that we made and fry it in oil until nice golden brown in color.
Serve them hot as it is, or with your choice of stuffing.
I stuffed them with Onions coated with salt, chili powder, lemon juice and some fried peanuts
Enjoy your dish :)
Thank you, do post your comments !!!
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