Crispy Baingan by @chieffoodieofficer

30 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅ•

1

Baingan

๐Ÿซ˜

60 ml

Besan

๐Ÿš

40 g

Rice flour

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1.5 tsp

Chilly powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Haldi

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Ajwain

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Jeera powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Coriander powder

๐Ÿ’ง

120 ml

Water

๐ŸŒพ

120 ml

Sooji

๐ŸŒฟ

Coriander

๐Ÿ‹

15 ml

Lemon juice

๐Ÿ›

2 g

Chaat masala

๐Ÿซ—

120 ml

Oil

  1. Wash
    • eggplant

    Wash the eggplant and slice it into 1/4-inch (about 6 mm) thick round pieces.

  2. Combine
    • chickpea flour
    • salt
    • Coriander powder

    Combine chickpea flour, rice flour, salt, chilly powder, ground turmeric, carom seeds, ground cumin, and ground coriander in a mixing bowl.

  3. Whisk
    • water

    Whisk in about 1/2 cup water gradually until the batter is smooth, pourable, and thick enough to coat the eggplant slices.

  4. Spread
    • semolina

    Spread the 1/2 cup semolina evenly on a shallow plate for coating.

  5. Slice
    • eggplant

    Dip each eggplant slice into the spiced batter, coating both sides completely.

  6. Press
    • semolina

    Press each battered eggplant slice into the semolina until both sides are fully coated.

  7. Heat
    • neutral cooking oil

    Heat the neutral cooking oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

  8. Fry
    • eggplant

    Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.

  9. Transfer
    • eggplant
    • Oil

    Transfer the fried eggplant to paper towels and drain off excess oil.

  10. Garnish
    • fresh coriander leaves
    • chaat masala

    Garnish the crispy eggplant with fresh coriander leaves and chaat masala.

  11. Drizzle
    • lemon juice

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the eggplant and serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Crispy Baingan by @chieffoodieofficer

30 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅ•

1

Baingan

๐Ÿซ˜

60 ml

Besan

๐Ÿš

40 g

Rice flour

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1.5 tsp

Chilly powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Haldi

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Ajwain

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Jeera powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Coriander powder

๐Ÿ’ง

120 ml

Water

๐ŸŒพ

120 ml

Sooji

๐ŸŒฟ

Coriander

๐Ÿ‹

15 ml

Lemon juice

๐Ÿ›

2 g

Chaat masala

๐Ÿซ—

120 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Wash the eggplant and slice it into 1/4-inch (about 6 mm) thick round pieces.

    ๐Ÿ†eggplant
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
  2. Step 2/11

    Combine chickpea flour, rice flour, salt, chilly powder, ground turmeric, carom seeds, ground cumin, and ground coriander in a mixing bowl.

    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpea flour
    ๐Ÿšrice flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธchilly powder
    ๐Ÿซ™ground turmeric
    ๐ŸŒฑcarom seeds
    ๐Ÿซ™ground cumin
    ๐Ÿซ™ground coriander
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  3. Step 3/11

    Whisk in about 1/2 cup water gradually until the batter is smooth, pourable, and thick enough to coat the eggplant slices.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  4. Step 4/11

    Spread the 1/2 cup semolina evenly on a shallow plate for coating.

    ๐ŸŒพsemolina
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธshallow plate
  5. Step 5/11

    Dip each eggplant slice into the spiced batter, coating both sides completely.

    ๐Ÿ†eggplant
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  6. Step 6/11

    Press each battered eggplant slice into the semolina until both sides are fully coated.

    ๐ŸŒพsemolina
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธshallow plate
  7. Step 7/11

    Heat the neutral cooking oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

    ๐Ÿซ—neutral cooking oil
  8. Step 8/11

    Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.

    ๐Ÿ†eggplant
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  9. Step 9/11

    Transfer the fried eggplant to paper towels and drain off excess oil.

    ๐Ÿ†eggplant
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
    ๐Ÿงปpaper towel
  10. Step 10/11

    Garnish the crispy eggplant with fresh coriander leaves and chaat masala.

    ๐ŸŒฟfresh coriander leaves
    ๐Ÿ›chaat masala
  11. Step 11/11

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the eggplant and serve immediately while hot and crisp.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Seasonings, Water, Fruits, Spices

Ingredients

Baingan, Besan, Rice flour, Salt, Chilly powder, Haldi, Ajwain, Jeera powder, Coriander powder, Water, Sooji, Coriander, Lemon juice, Chaat masala, Oil

Notes

Baingan (eggplant), Salt (as per taste), Haldi (turmeric), Jeera powder (cumin powder), Water (to make a liquid paste), Sooji (semolina), Coriander (for garnish), Lemon juice (for garnish), Chaat masala (for garnish), Oil (for frying, not stated but required for crispy result)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Calories

285 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Dietary fiber: 6g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 2g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 410mg, Iron: 2.3mg, Calcium: 48mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Sodium: 340mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin K: 14mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.25mg, Folate: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, knife, mixing bowl, whisk, shallow plate, tongs, slotted spoon, paper towel

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Everyday meal, Tea time, Party, Lunch, Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Tender, Golden

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Earthy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Serve as soon as possible for best crispness), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in a dry skillet, oven, or air fryer to restore crispness), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to an airtight container,Reheat directly from frozen in an oven or air fryer,Texture may become less crisp after freezing)