Bharli Vangi
- 75 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Bharli vangi, a Maharashtrian stuffed brinjal curry filled with roasted peanuts, dry coconut, sesame and browned onion. Mild, serves 4, 75 min, video.
Ingredients
Peanuts½ cup
Dry Coconut1 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds¾ tsp
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Slices180 grams
Garlic2 cloves
Ginger, Slices¾ tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt2½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves3 tbsp
Brinjal500 grams
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Tomato, Chopped100 grams
Water1½ cup
Contains: groundnut, sesame.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 362kcal | 1448kcal |
| Protein | 8.7g | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 23g | 93g |
| Fat | 28g | 112g |
| Fibre | 8.4g | 34g |
| Sugar | 9.7g | 39g |
Cookd masalas for brinjal
Method
In a pan, dry roast the peanuts, kopra and sesame seeds separately.
In the same pan, add oil and saute the sliced onion till brown.
Take out the onion, add whole garlic cloves and saute the garlic till it is brown. Add the sliced ginger and saute it for 30 secs. In a mixer-grinder, add the above mentioned ingredients, along with kashmiri chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder,turmeric powder, salt, garam masala and coriander leaves. Make a coarse mixture.
Wash the brinjals and slit it. Stuff the brinjals with the filling and keep it aside
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add the chopped onion and saute till it begins to brown. Add the tomato and saute for a minute. Add Kashmiri red chili powder and saute for a minute.
Add water and cover the gravy, let it cook till the brinjals are soft. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Before you start
- How long does Bharli Vangi take?
- 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many people does Bharli Vangi serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Bharli Vangi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Bharli Vangi spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Bharli Vangi?
- 500 grams Brinjal, ½ cup Peanuts, 1 tbsp Dry Coconut, ¾ tsp White Sesame Seeds, 180 grams Onion, 100 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Bharli Vangi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Bharli Vangi?
- About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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