Being born and brought-up in Kolkata I have always been fond of Bengali cuisine . My house-help would always say to me Tumi Non-Veg Khaaye naa আমী তমাকে অণকে রকেমে বেনগলী খানার বনানে ষখাবে । Meaning I will teach you many varieties of bengali food & the first thing I wanted to learn from her was recipes using my favourite Aubergine 🍆 & one fine evening she made me Begun bhaja marinated with Salt , Turmeric & Red Chilli Powder & coated with Rice-flour and the latter also being the STAR ingredient because it brings crispiness to the Aubergines ! It is served with Curd & Roti in the afternoon & as an evening snack with tea 🍵! This recipe is my cheat recipe ! Always cook it in mustard oil for the taste & the authentic aroma .