Vaingyache Bharta (Brinjal Mash)

Vaingyache bharta (brinjal mash) is a Goan side dish. It is served in addition to a main dish with rice and dal / curry. It can also be served with phulka / chapati for dinner. It has two variants: 1 without onion and 2. with onion. The basic preparation is same for both. The second variant is prepared just by topping up the first variant with raw onion.

Measurement: 1 Cup =180 ml
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal - 1
2. Fresh coconut (scrapped) - 1/2 cup
3. Green chillies (chopped) - 2
4. Tamarind pulp - 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp
5. Coriander leaves (chopped) - handful
6. Oil - 2 drops
7. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Rub oil to the surface of brinjal and roast it on direct flame on all sides. 

• Immerse it in a bowl of water and peel it off.

• Mash it with masher. 

• Combine all the ingredients mix well.
• Serve as a side dish with rice and curry or with phulka / chapati.

Tip:

• If you want to have it with onion, then add 1 small chopped onion.