"Baingan Bhaja" (Bengali Fried Eggplant Slices):
**Ingredients:**

- 1 large eggplant (baingan), sliced into rounds
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Water (as needed for batter)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Eggplant:**
   - Wash and slice the eggplant into rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle a little salt on each slice and let them sit for 15 minutes. This helps in removing excess moisture.

2. **Prepare the Batter:**
   - In a bowl, mix besan, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and salt.
   - Gradually add water and whisk to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the eggplant slices.

3. **Coat the Eggplant:**
   - Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel. Dip each slice into the besan batter, ensuring it's evenly coated.

4. **Heat the Oil:**
   - Heat vegetable oil in a pan for shallow frying. The oil should be hot but not smoking.

5. **Fry the Eggplant:**
   - Carefully place the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

6. **Drain Excess Oil:**
   - Once fried, place the bhaja on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

7. **Garnish:**
   - Garnish the Baingan Bhaja with fresh coriander leaves.

8. **Serve:**
   - Serve hot Baingan Bhaja with a side of yogurt or your favorite chutney.

Baingan Bhaja is a simple and delicious Bengali dish that showcases the unique taste and texture of eggplant. Enjoy the crispy goodness of these fried eggplant slices!