Description
Deep-fried, thinly sliced eggplant coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter. An absolute must-have for Iftar during Ramadan.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Eggplant
- Besan(Gram flour)
- Cumin powder
- Turmeric
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice eggplant lengthwise extremely thin.
- Make batter with besan, cumin, turmeric, water.
- Dip eggplant and deep-fry until crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Eggplant, Tempura flour (lacks nutty flavor)
Pairing
Muri (Puffed rice) / Chotpoti
Trivia
Unlike thicker Indian Pakoras, BD Beguni slices the eggplant paper-thin, making it feel more like a light, crispy snack chip.
Eating tips & etiquette
Mixed with puffed rice (Muri) and eaten as a crunchy evening snack.
Allergen
Soy (Besan)