Vangi Bharit

Vangi Bharit is brinjal mash. It is a Maharashtrian side dish.

Measurement: 1 cup = 180 ml
Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal - 1 
2. Onion (chopped) - 1 medium
3. Roasted peanut powder - 1/2 cup (optional)
4. Green chillies (chopped) - 2
5. Garlic (choppped) - 4 to 5 cloves  
6. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
7. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
8. Curry leaes - 5-6
9. Hing - 1 a pinch
10. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
11. Oil - 1 tbsp
12. Sugar - 1/3 tsp
13. Salt to taste
14. Corriander leaves - for garnishing

Procedure:

• Wash brinjal and apply 2 drops of oil to it.
• Roast it on direct gas flame on all sides till charred.
• Pierce it with a fork or knife to check whether cooked.
• Immerse it in cold water for easy removal of the skin.
• Mash it.
• Combine mashed brinjal, peanut powder, salt and sugar.
• Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic, green chillies, hing and turmeric powder.
• Add onion and stir fry for a min.
• Add mashed brinjal mixture and mix well.
• Cook for a min.
• Garnish with corriander leaves.
• Serve with jowar bhakri / chapati / phulka or with dal and rice.