Brinjal Fry (Maharashtrian Style Baingan Fry)

Name: Brinjal Fry (Maharashtrian Style Baingan Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams eggplant (large sized, (bharta baingan), having less seeds); 1 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder (or sweet paprika); ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); ½ teaspoon garam masala; 1 generous pinch asafoetida ((hing), optional); salt (as per taste); 4 to 5 tablespoons semolina flour ((rava, suji or cream of wheat) or gram flour or rice flour or cornstarch or all-purpose flour); 4 to 6 tablespoons oil (or add as required)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Maharashtrian-style Brinjal Fry, known in Marathi as Vangyachya Kaap, uses sliced brinjal coated with ground spices and rava (sooji/semolina) for a crisp texture. The slices are shallow fried until golden and crisp outside while staying soft and tender inside. It is made with minimal ingredients and does not require deep frying. Serve this Baingan Fry as a vegan side dish with dal, rice or khichdi.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:18:54 GMT