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Brinjal is sliced into thick roundels, coated with spicy masala and a semolina rice flour mixture, and then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. It is quite popular in Maharashtrian homes and is served with Varan Bhaat (dal rice) or Khichdi for a comforting weekday meal.
For The Masala Paste
To make the spicy masala paste, you will need cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), green chilies, garlic, fresh ginger, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, and lime juice. Adjust the green chilies to suit your tastebuds.
For The Coating
To make the outer layer crispy, you will use fine sooji (semolina), rice flour, salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, and turmeric powder. To make it gluten-free, avoid using sooji and make it with rice flour only. Oil – Use peanut oil for traditional flavor. If it’s not easily available, then use any other cooking oil. Rinse the eggplant and cut it into ⅛ inch thick slices. Soak them in salted water.
¼ cup cilantro (fresh coriander leaves) 2-3 green chilies stalks removed 3-4 peeled garlic cloves 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped 1 tbsp coriander powder 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder 1 tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp garam masala powder ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp lime juice
Blend to make a smooth paste. Scrape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
½ cup fine semolina (sooji) ¼ cup rice flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder
Coat them with the masala paste on both sides. Press the slices in the coating mixture from both sides. Fry 3-4 slices of eggplant until browned and crispy on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper tissues. Fry all the slices and serve them hot. Coat the brinjals with the masala only when ready to pan-fry them. I have used coriander, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and spice powders in this recipe to make the masala. You can make a simpler version with just the spice powders. Avoid adding garlic to make a no-onion no garlic version.
