Spicy Brinjal Fry in Odia Style

Odia Food

Today am discus about odia food Begoon Vaja( Brinjal fry). This food  is a popular recipe in odisha.In India it is served with pakhala and plane Rice as a side dish. It is prepare in some spices, Brinjal,oil,garlic and some spices. Brinjal is a main ingredient in this recipe.In summer it is served with Odia food pakhala.Also it good for health.

Begoon  vaja ( Brinjal Fry )

Ingredients:

• Brinjal - 500 gm
• Mustard seeds - 1 tbs
• Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - as per test
• Cooking oil - 4 tsp
• Cumin Seeds 
• Curry leaves 
• Pancha Phutana - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 3,4 cloves 

Preparation:

• Wash the brinjal and cut into small round pieces.
• Also you can cut the brinjals in squares or other sizes.
• Grind garlic, cumin and red chilies.
• Heat the oil in a pan. and add the pancha phutana with it.
• Then add the curry leaves and the brinjal pieces.
• Add turmeric, Coriander powder,Chaat masala,Garam masala and salt as per test.
• Fry pieces both side until it change into light  brown color.
• Then add the ground masala and fry some times
• After that remove it.
• Enjoy Begoon  vaja with Plain rice or odia food pakhal.

Begoon Vaja