How to make Vankaya Perugesi -
Brinjals in sour yogurt gravy
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Baby brinjals (बेबी बैंगन), Onion (प्याज़ )
Cuisine : Kerala
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Vankaya Perugesi Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sour
Ingredients for Vankaya Perugesi Recipe
Baby brinjals 12-13
Onion 1
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 8-10 cloves
Groundnut oil 8 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Yogurt 1 cup
Fresh coriander leaves 1/4 cup
Method
Step 1
Wash the brinjals and cut it lengthwise into four. Sprinkle salt and keep aside. Peel and chop onion. Peel and grind ginger and garlic to a smooth paste. Clean, wash and chop coriander leaves. Heat oil in a shallow pan and fry the chopped onion till it starts to turn brown. Wash and add the curry leaves. Add the ginger garlic paste and stir well.
Step 2
Wipe the brinjals with a kitchen towel and add. Sauté till the brinjals are half done. Mix the masala powders in the yogurt and whisk well. Add the yogurt mix and bring to boil. Add salt to taste. Reduce the heat immediately and simmer till done.
Step 3
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1380 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 35.2 gm
Protein : 14.9 gm
Fat : 131.3 gm
Other : 28.1gm
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