Name: Begun Bhaja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: bengali
Ingredients: 1 large Brinjal (About 400-500g, also known as eggplant); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to your spice preference); 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste); 0.5 tsp Sugar (Optional, but adds a classic Bengali flavor balance); 2 tbsp Rice Flour (For a crispy coating); 0.5 cup Mustard Oil (For shallow frying, essential for authentic flavor)

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