Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplants)

Serves three to four people.

Ingredients:

• Large, round eggplant - 1
• Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
• Chili powder - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Oil - ½ cup
  

Preparation:

• Cut the eggplant crosswise into round ½-inch slices.
• Clean and dry the pieces completely.
• Mix with turmeric, salt and chili powder and set aside for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the eggplant pieces over medium heat.
• Turn the pieces over after 1 to 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat once both sides of the pieces turn brown.

• Serve hot.