Rasavangi
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalVeganJainDairy-free
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Rasavangi, a Tamil Nadu brinjal and toor dal curry soured with tamarind and thickened with roasted dal, pepper and coconut. Mild, serves 3, 40 min, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
22 itemsToor Dal, Cooked½ cup
Jaggery1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Asafoetida1 tsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Sambar Powder1.5 tsp
Coconut Oil3 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli8
Coconut (Grated)1 tsp
Brinjal, Diced120 grams
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Tamarind12 grams
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Water180 ml
Tomato, Diced60 grams
Water1 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Contains: groundnut, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 379kcal | 1137kcal |
| Protein | 12g | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 40g | 119g |
| Fat | 21g | 64g |
| Fibre | 13g | 39g |
| Sugar | 7.1g | 21g |
Cookd masalas for brinjal
Method
- 1
In a kadhai, add all the ingredients for the paste one by one and slow roast until light golden brown and aromatic. Add in the coconut at the end to prevent it from browning. Let it cool and blend into a semi-smooth paste.
Coconut (Grated)Groundnut oilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Fenugreek SeedsBlack PeppercornsDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add the tamarind and pour water. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Extract the tamarind water and set aside.
TamarindWater
- 3
In the same kadhai, pour oil and add in diced brinjal and tomato. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, pour water and bring to a boil. Cook the brinjal for 3-4 minutes or until soft and cooked through. Add in jaggery, salt and asafoetida and mix well.
Toor DalJaggerySaltAsafoetidaBrinjalCoconut OilTomatoWaterTurmeric Powder
- 4
Add in the cooked dal, prepared paste and the tamarind water. Bring it to a boil.
Curry leavesSambar Powder
- 5
For the tempering, add in coconut oil, mustard seeds, dried red chilli, grated coconut and curry leaves. Add in the tempering and mix well. Serve hot.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCoconut (Grated)Curry leaves
Before you start
- How long does Rasavangi take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Rasavangi serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Rasavangi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Rasavangi 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 Rasavangi?
- 120 grams Brinjal, ½ cup Toor Dal, 12 grams Tamarind, 1 tsp Coconut (Grated), 60 grams Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Rasavangi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Rasavangi?
- About 379 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- M
Madhumita NJuly 2025
It's good as it is.
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