How long does Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?

400 grams Brinjal, 10 grams Garlic, 12 grams Chana Dal, 5 grams Coriander Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, 5 grams Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?

About 177 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)

Name: Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: ¼ tsp Salt; 500 ml Water, For Soaking; 400 grams Brinjal, Cubes; 10 grams Garlic, Crushed; 1 tsp Oil; 12 grams Chana Dal; 5 grams Coriander Seeds; 2 grams Cumin; 5 grams Dry Red Chilli; 3 grams White Sesame Seeds; 0.5 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 3 tbsp Oil; 3 grams Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Cumin; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as vankaya fry, brinjal fry, eggplant fry, baingan fry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Vankaya vepudu, an Andhra brinjal fry with a roasted chana dal, coriander and sesame masala. Medium-spicy vegetarian dry side for 4, about 45 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Salt1 tsp
Water, For Soaking500 ml
Brinjal, Cubes400 grams
Garlic, Crushed10 grams
Oil1 tsp
Chana Dal12 grams
Coriander Seeds5 grams
Cumin3 grams
Dry Red Chilli5 grams
White Sesame Seeds3 grams
Fenugreek Seeds0.5 grams
Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds3 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams

Contains: wheat, 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	177kcal	708kcal
Protein	2.6g	10g
Carbohydrate	11g	44g
Fat	15g	58g
Fibre	4.8g	19g
Sugar	3.7g	15g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
Mix the soaking salt into the water in a bowl. Wash the brinjals, cut them into 1-inch cubes and drop them straight into the salted water. Crush the garlic.
SaltWaterBrinjalGarlic
2
Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan on low flame. Roast the chana dal, coriander seeds, cumin for the masala, dry red chillies, sesame seeds and fenugreek seeds for 4 to 5 minutes until the dal is golden and smells nutty. Cool and grind to a coarse powder.
OilChana DalCoriander SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliWhite Sesame SeedsFenugreek Seeds
3
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a kadai on medium flame. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the cumin, asafoetida, curry leaves and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds.
OilMustard SeedsCuminAsafoetidaCurry leaves
4
Drain the brinjal and add it to the kadai with the turmeric powder and salt. Toss well, cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the brinjal is soft.
Turmeric PowderSalt
5
Open the lid and add the ground masala. Toss and fry without the lid on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the brinjal is well coated and lightly crisp at the edges.
6
Turn off the flame. Serve hot with rice and ghee, or with rasam or sambar rice.

Before you start

How long does Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry) spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?: 400 grams Brinjal, 10 grams Garlic, 12 grams Chana Dal, 5 grams Coriander Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, 5 grams Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vankaya Vepudu (Andhra Brinjal Fry)?: About 177 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.