Crispy Tarua(तरुआ)or Flitters

Preparation Time:5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes


Ingredients:

• brinjal(egg plant) - 1 big size
• rice powder - 1 cup
• turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• garlic paste - 1/4 tea spoon
• green chilly paste - 1/2 tea spoon
  
• salt to taste -
  
• cooking oil -

Method:


Take out the stem of the brinjal and cut it into 3/4 inches thick, put it in the water for five minutes. Mix water, garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt and green chilly paste in the rice powder to make a thick batter. Heat oil in a frying pan, dip the brinjal pieces in the batter and deep fry the pieces till golden brown serve hot.

NB: If rice powder is not available soak rice in water for 10-15 minutes, grind it and can be used as a batter.