Hirvi Bharli Vangi



Hirvi bahrli vangi are stuffed brinjals with greenish stuffing. The stuffing is dry coconut and peanut based, flavoured with green chillies, corriander leaves and garlic.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients:
  1. Baby brinjals - 1/4 kg
  2. Dry coconut (grated) - 1 cup
  3. Peanuts (roasted & peeled) - 1/2 cup
  4. Green chillies (less spicy) - 6 to 8 or as per your requirement
  5. Corriander leaves - handful
  6. Garlic - 20 cloves 
  7. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  9. Oil - 2 tbsp
  10. Salt to taste
Procedure:
  • Dry roast dry coconut till slightly golden, it shouldn't turn brown.
  • Combine green chillies, corriander leaves and garlic, make a paste by using mortar and pestle. You may even grind it in a mixer along with coconut and peanuts..
  • Combine dry coconut, peanuts, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and salt. Dry grind it (coarse or fine).
  • Add green paste to the ground mixture, and little water. Mix well.
  • Wash brinjals and give a cross slit to the them. Stuff the mixture.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and add brinjals, sprinkle little salt and  toss them well.
  • Place a deep plate on kadai and pour water over it, cook on low flame.
  • Keep turning the sides after every 3 to 4 min till they are done on all sides.
  • Sprinkle little water in between to avoid burning.
  • Add remaining mixture and mix well.
  • Add water as per your requirement. Keep it covered till done properly.
  • Serve hot with chapati or bhakri.

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