Beguni

ABOUT Beguni RECIPE

The Indian festival of Dussehra and Navratri is around the corner where there is fasting for 9 days(Nav = 9 in Hindi) and those who do not fast abstain from Onion,Garlic and Eggs.A simple diet of items made from rice,vegetables,lentils,fruits and roti/puri which are breads made with whole wheat flour are had at all meal times.This recipe taken from West Bengal is an example of the simple yet delicious food enjoyed during these 9 days. “Begun” in Bengali and “Baingan” in Hindi describes Brinjal or lets call it by its international term – Eggplant.Its also called Aubergine each term having its significance from the place it originated in.The Indian palate is not complete without spices and so Beguni is a spiced snack. I term it as a snack but it can be had for breakfast,with tea(as shown in the picture),for a light dinner or even for lunch when you want to have something light to prepare your tummy for the huge lunch you will have on the 10th day or Dashami!However you can have it anytime of the year when you feel like.The best part of this recipe is that people who do not like the humble vegetable,eat this as this is so very tasty!