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Brinjal Rasavangi Recipe
Rasavangy literally means brinjals in a fluid gravy. While it is a traditional south indian recipe, many believe that it demonstrates a strong maharashtrian influence perhaps because of the selection of spices, or because of the tanginess brought about by dhania! this is an excellent accompaniment for idli or cooked rice.
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
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Ingredients
For The Paste (makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
- 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies broken into pieces
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds dhania
- 1/3 cup freshly grated coconut
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida hing
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup toovar dal arhar
- 2 tsp ghee or coconut oil or any other refined oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds rai / sarson
- 1 tsp chopped Green chillies
- 7 leaves to 8 curry kadi patta
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 medium brinjals cut into quarters
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder haldi
- 2 tsp sambhar powder optional
- 1 cup tamarind water
- 1 tbsp grated jaggery gur
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander for the garnish dhania
Ingredients
For The Paste (makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
Other Ingredients
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Instructions
For the paste
- Heat the oil in a small pan, add all the ingredients and sauté on a slow flame till they release flavour, while stirring continuously (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
- When cool, add 2 tbsp of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- Combine the toovar dal and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Whisk the dal lightly and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, curry leaves, tomatoes, brinjals and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the turmeric powder, sambhar powder, tamarind water and jaggery, mix well, cover and cook on a medium flame till the brinjal is cooked, stirring once in between.
- Add the cooked dal and prepared paste, mix gently and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring once in between. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
