Brinjal Bajji[Egg plant]

Ingredients

1. Brinjal                      - 1
2. Bengal gram flour   -  1 cup 
3. Salt                          -  1 tsp
4. Baking soda            -  1/4 tsp
5. Chilly powder       - 1 tsp
6. Asafoetida             - a pinch
7. Water                     - 1/4 cup
8. Oil                         - for frying

Method

• Slice brinjal.
• Heat oil.
• Take water in a bowl mix asafoetida, salt, baking soda, and chilly powder.
• Add Bengal gram flour and mix thoroughly.
• The batter should be thick as idly dough consistency.
• Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
• Take 1 brinjal slice and dip well on both sides and fry in the hot oil.
• Fry both sides well and serve it with chutney and sambar.