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Chopping
Chop the brinjal and add the pieces to a bowl of water with a pinch of turmeric.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories75.2 kcal
- Carbs4.0 g (16.1 kcal)
- Protein1.6 g (6.6 kcal)
- Fats5.8 g (52.5 kcal)
Begun Bhaji recipe
Begun Bhaji/Brinjal fry is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, beta carotene, lutein, and an excellent source of vitamin D. It helps in weight management and aids digestion.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
Long purple brinjal
250 Grams
Coriander leaves
1 Table Spoon
Curry leaves
5 Grams
Garlic big clove
1 Tea Spoon
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
0.5 Grams
Mustard seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
1 Table Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
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Cooking
Heat the oil in a nonstick pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped garlic, and curry leaves. Once the seeds splutter add the brinjal pieces. Mix the ingredients well. Cook until the brinjal pieces turn tender. Add salt and red chili powder. Cook for 5 more minutes.
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Serve
Garnish with coriander. Serve hot with steamed rice and ghee.
Nutrition Label
Begun Bhaji
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories75.2 kcal
- Carbs4.0 g
- Fiber4.6 g
- Sugar1.0 g
- Protein1.6 g
- Fat5.8 g
- Saturated fat1.1 g
- Mono unsaturated fat2.2 g
- Poly unsaturated fat2.0 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium333.2 mg
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Begun Bhaji | Aavaaram Beans Paruppu | Aavalikkaya Undan Inji Fry | Alasandyachi bhaji |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75.2 kcal | 121 kcal | 121 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Carbs | 4 g | 2.4 g | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 3.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 10.7 g | 10.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 8.2 g | 8.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 333.2 mg | 347.3 mg | 347.3 mg | 347.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
