Fried Brinjal with Neem leaves (Neem-Begun)

Fried Brinjal with Neem leaves (Neem-Begun)

It is a bitter tasted dish.

Ingredients:

• 250 gm small brinjals
• A cup of fresh neem leaves
  (washed)
• 1-2 dried red chili
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 tablespoon mustard oil

Preparation:

1. Cut the brinjals in medium cubes, wash and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoon of oil and shallow fry the neem leaves and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the red chili and fry until the chili becomes black.
4. Add brinjal’s cubes, turmeric powder, salt and cook for 5-6 min in a medium flame with cover.
5. When brinjals becomes half cooked, add pre-fried neem leaves and mix it well.
6. Cook it for 4-5 min again.
7. Serve with steamed Plain
   rice.