How long does Beguni take?

47 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 37 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beguni serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Beguni vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Beguni?

1 cup Besan Flour, 20 grams Rice Flour, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 400 grams Brinjal, 500 ml Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beguni?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beguni?

About 316 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beguni

Name: Beguni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 1 cup Besan Flour; 20 grams Rice Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Kalonji; 140 ml Water, For Mixing; 400 grams Brinjal; ¼ tsp Salt; 500 ml Oil

47 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 37 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as beguner bora · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Beguni, Bengali brinjal fritters: thin brinjal slices in a besan, rice flour and kalonji batter, deep fried until crisp. Mild, serves 4, about 45 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Besan Flour1 cup
Rice Flour20 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Kalonji½ tsp
Water, For Mixing140 ml
Brinjal400 grams
Oil500 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	316kcal	1264kcal
Protein	7.2g	29g
Carbohydrate	26g	102g
Fat	21g	84g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	6.4g	26g

Method

1
Wash the brinjals and cut them lengthwise into 12 to 16 thin, even slices. Keep the slices ready for dipping.
2
Add besan flour, rice flour, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and kalonji to a bowl. Add the water little by little and whisk to a smooth, thick batter. The batter should coat the back of a spoon without running off quickly.
Besan FlourRice FlourSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderKalonjiWater
3
Sprinkle the brinjal slices with salt. Dip enough slices for one batch in the batter and coat both sides fully.
BrinjalSalt
4
Heat the oil for deep frying in a kadai on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Drop a little batter into the oil; it should rise slowly with small bubbles.
Oil
5
Fry 4 to 5 coated slices at a time on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the coating is crisp and golden and the brinjal is soft inside. Turn them once halfway, then remove them with a slotted spoon. Coat and fry the remaining slices in the same way, about 4 batches in all.
6
Drain each batch on a plate lined with paper for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Beguni take?: 47 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 37 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beguni serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beguni vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beguni spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Beguni?: 1 cup Besan Flour, 20 grams Rice Flour, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 400 grams Brinjal, 500 ml Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beguni?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beguni?: About 316 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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