Piaj/Onion Pakora & Eggplant Fritters
Piaji & Beguni
Pyaj Pakora Or Piyaji and Eggplant Fritters are very famous snacks in West Bengal. In "Ratha Yatra" all these fried snacks are available in "Rather Mela" Or "Rath Fair" along with "Jeelipi & Papad Bhaja". Piaji & Beguni is nothing but Onion & eggplant fritters. Chopped Onion & Eggplant dipped in Besan batter with other spices and deep fried.
Piaji & Beguni is nothing but Onion & eggplant fritters. Chopped Onion & Eggplant dipped in Besan batter with other spices and deep fried.
Ingredients of Piaji & Beguni
For Piyaji:
- Onion 1 large chopped
- Coriander leaves 1 cup chopped
- Green chili 4 chopped
- Besan or Gram flour 1 cup
- Rice flour 1/2 cup
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
For Beguni:
- Medium size eggplant 1 thinly sliced
- Kalonji 1/2 teaspoon
- Poppy seed 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Beasn 1/2 cup
- Rice flour 1/2 cup
- Oil for deep frying
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How to make Piaji & Beguni Recipe
Piyaji:
- Take all the ingredients written for "Piyaji" in a bowl and mix well by using hands.
- Now add very little water at a time. Make a thick mixture and keep aside for 5 minutes.
- Now heat oil in a deep wok and add the mixture by one tablespoon into the wok and deep fry till golden brown.
- ake out the "Piyaji" and place on a paper towel.
Beguni:
- Take a bowl and mix all the dry ingredients for "Beguni" and mix well. Now add little water at a time and mix and make a tick batter.
- Now heat oil in a pan and take e thin slice of eggplant deep into the batter and add into the wok and deep fry both sides.
- ake the "Beguni " out of the wok and put on paper towel.
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Serving Tips
Serve "Piyaji & Beguni" hot with puffed rice and tea.lNotes
Deep fried snacks should be consumed hot.Recipe Review Details
Piaj/Onion Pakora & Eggplant Fritters
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