Vanga with Sode

Ingredients list for Vanga with Sode

• 3-4 medium Brinjals
• ½ cup Dried shrimps soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes
• 1-2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
• 2 medium Onions finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1-2 medium Potatoes peeled
• to taste Salt
• ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ½ cup Scraped coconut
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon Tamarind pulp

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute or till they turn translucent.
2. Add shrimps and turmeric powder and mix well. Reduce heat and cook.
3. Cut potatoes into small cubes and add to the pan. Mix well and add ½ cup water. Mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Cut brinjals into cubes and add to the pan. Mix well. Add salt, garam masala powder, red chilli powder and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Reserve some coconut for garnishing and add the remaining to the pan along with 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and tamarind pulp and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Serve hot garnished with remaining coriander leaves and reserved coconut.