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.

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, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 12 grams Tamarind, ½ cup Toor Dal, 60 grams Tomato, 7 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.

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Rasavangi

Name: Rasavangi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; ½ tbsp Urad Dal (split); ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 7 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); 12 grams Tamarind; 180 ml Water; 2 tsp Coconut Oil; 120 grams Brinjal, Diced; 60 grams Tomato, Diced; 1 cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ cup Toor Dal, Cooked; 1 tsp Jaggery; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Asafoetida; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Sambar Powder; 1 tsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Coconut (Grated); 1 sprigs Curry leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as rasavangi kuzhambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Vegan Jain Dairy-free

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 items

3 people

Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli8
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Tamarind12 grams
Water180 ml
Coconut Oil3 tsp
Brinjal, Diced120 grams
Tomato, Diced60 grams
Water1 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Toor Dal, Cooked½ cup
Jaggery1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Asafoetida1 tsp
Sambar Powder1½ tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)1 tsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
Groundnut oilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Fenugreek SeedsBlack PeppercornsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesCoconut (Grated)
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.
Coconut OilBrinjalTomatoWaterTurmeric PowderToor DalJaggerySaltAsafoetida
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, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 12 grams Tamarind, ½ cup Toor Dal, 60 grams Tomato, 7 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.