Shallow fried Baingan / Brinjal (Tawa method)

Shallow fried Baingan / Brinjal (Tawa method)

Serves: 2

You will need

3 baingan / brinjal ( big size ), cut into thin round slices
2 tablespoon oil ( 1 tablespoon for each side )
2 teaspoons chopped coriander leaves (optional)

For the marinade:

1 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
4 teaspoons rice flour
2 tablespoons water

Mix all the marinade ingredients (spice mix) together and make a thick paste with water.

Method

Wash and clean baingan and drain out water completely. Wipe each baingan with a kitchen towel.

Cut baingan into thin round slices and apply spice paste evenly on both the sides. Keep aside for half an hour.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non - stick tawa / frying pan. Arrange marinated baingan pieces and shallow fry on a medium heat till golden brown on both the sides / softens. Sprinkle remaining oil when frying the other side. Do not fry on high heat.

Decorate with chopped coriander leaves (optional).

Serve hot as a side dish with Rotis / Parathas / Rice.