Baingan Ke Pakore

Baingan ke pakore is a delicious, yummy pokoras generally prepared in Indian Punjabi households. These are a big change from usual onion and potato pakoras.

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Brinjal/ Eggplant – 1 pcs

Gram flour – ½ cup

Rice flour – ½ cup

Crushed garlic – 1 tsp

Black sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Cooking soda – a pinch (optional)

Salt, Red Chili Powder, Ajwain, Chaat masala -  As per taste

Oil for frying

Method:
1.       Wash brinjal and cut into semicircles pcs. Even circle pcs can be cut as well. Soak these in water to avoid oxidation.
2.       For the batter mix both flours, all spices and make a smooth batter with water. Add sesame seeds and add a pinch of cooking soda.
3.       Keep oil for heating. Drain the water from the brinjals pcs and sprinkle little salt and red chili powder on these pcs. Dip brinjal pcs in the prepared batter and deep fry on medium flame.
4.       Serve hot with sauce or chutney and garnish with chopped green leaves.