This is a Zero oil recipe. Brinjal (Eggplant) is called as Vangi in Marathi or Baingan in Hindi. The dish is also called Baigan ka Bharta in Hindi. It has nice smoky flavor.
Ingredients
| Vangi / Baingan / Brinjal | 1 |
| Imli ka pulp / Tamarind pulp | 1 tablespoon |
| Green chilli | 2 |
| Khobra / Grated coconut | 3 tablespoon |
| Onion | 1 medium size |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
This dish takes about half an hour to make.
Steps to make Vangrache Bharit
- Wash and dry Brinjal.
- Apply 2-3 drops of oil to it and make 4-5 slits with the help of knife.
- Roast Brinjal on medium flame on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Roast Brinjal on low flame on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- The skin will be burnt completely and the Brinjal would become soft due to heating. When the Brinjal starts to secret juice it is an indication that it is time to remove it from the flame.
- When Brinjal gets cool peel it very gently.
- Mash all the Brinjal pulp and then add all the remaining ingredients.
- Now mix everything nicely with hands.
Vangyache Bharit is generally served as a side dish along with rice. Some people prefer to eat the dish with Bhakri.
