Khandeshi Vangyache Bharit

Khandeshi Vangyache bharit is the brinjal mash prepared in Khandeshi style. Khandesh is the north western part of Maharashtra and having its unique food preparations. Khandeshi brinjal mash makes use of peanuts and spring onion, making it different from the regular brinjal mash. It can be served with bhakri or chapati.

I had heard about this dish, but never tasted it. When we had been to Thane recently, I had an opportunity to taste the dish and attempted to make it. It is very easy to make.

Here goes the recipe.

Measurement: 1 Cup= 180 ml
Serves: 3

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal - 1
2. Onion (chopped) - 1 medium (optional)
3. Spring onion greens (chopped) - 1 cup
4. Peanuts - 1 1/2 tbsp
5. Dry coconut slices - 1 1/2 tbsp
6. Green chillies - 3
7. Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves
8. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
9. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
10. Coriander leaves (chopped) - for garnishing
11. Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp
12. Sugar - a pinch (optional)
13. Salt to taste

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.
• Stir fry green chillies and garlic in little oil.
• Crush chillies and garlic with the help of mortar and pestle. Combine it with mashed brinjal.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
• Add peanuts and fry for sometime. Sprinkle little salt.
• Add coconut slices and fry slightly.
• Add onion and stir fry for a min.
• Add spring onion greens and stir fry for few seconds.
• Add mashed brinjal and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 min.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with bhakri or chapati.