Шеф-повар Кунал Капур поделился рецептом хрустящего баклажанного пакоды для дождливых дней

Chef Kunal Kapur shares crispy, golden baingan pakoda recipe to enjoy in monsoons: See step-by-step preparation The baingan pakoda is a popular street food that requires very few ingredients to make, and is the perfect guilty pleasure to indulge in during rainy evenings. Baingan pakoda, also known as beguni, is a popular snack found at almost every street corner of Kolkata. It is one of the most delicious ways to prepare aubergine, making it an all-season favourite of many. Whether one pairs it with puffed rice or a cup of warm tea, the taste is hard to beat. Taking to Instagram on August 9, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shared the recipe to help prepare the same at home. Describing the dish, he wrote in the caption, “Crispy, golden and perfectly spiced - baingan pakoda is the kind of monsoon snack that makes rainy evenings feel instantly better!” The recipe takes approximately 20 minutes to make and serves four. The detailed steps are presented as follows. Ingredients for baingan pakoda - Gram flour – 1 cup - Salt – to taste - Chilli powder – 1 tsp - Turmeric – ½ tsp - Kasoori methi powder – ½ tsp - Ajwain – ¾ tsp - Water – 1 cup - Brinjal, medium (aubergine/eggplant) – 2 - Salt – a generous pinch - Chaat masala – 2 tsp - Chilli powder – 1 tsp - Oil – for deep frying For serving: - Chaat masala – to taste Method of preparation - Wash and slice the brinjal: Wash the brinjal thoroughly, then slice it into thin rounds. - For the batter, in a mixing bowl, add the chickpea flour (besan), salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, kasoori methi powder, and ajwain. Mix these dry ingredients well. Gradually add water while whisking the mixture to form a smooth batter. - Sprinkle salt, chaat masala, and chilli powder on both sides of the sliced baingan. - Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, making sure it's coated evenly on both sides. Allow any excess batter to drip off. - Carefully place the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil one by one. Fry the pakoras until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip them occasionally for even frying. Remove the fried pakoras and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. - The hot and crispy baingan pakoras are ready to be served. More about Kunal Kapur Kunal Kapur is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who is also one of the hosts of MasterChef India. Born in September 1979 in New Delhi, he pursued higher education in hotel management. However, his training in culinary skills began at home with his father and grandfather. He began his career with the Taj Group of Hotels and has since won numerous awards as a chef. He has also opened his own establishments across the country and abroad. Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. This article is for informational purposes only. - ABOUT THE AUTHORDebapriya BhattacharyaDebapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.