Vangyache Bharit

Try this delicious recipe Marathi style...

Ingredients

1 Large Eggplant/Baingan/Vanga used for Bharit
1 green chili
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tbsp + 1 tsp oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp finely chopped roasted peanut powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Method:

1.  The trick in getting a yummy bahrit is in roasting the eggplant right.
2.  Let’s do this step by step. Wash and pat dry the eggplant.
3.  Give it a few vertical cuts as shown.
4.  Give it a deep slit at bottom. Insert the green chili in this slit. This way the chili also gets roasted with the eggplant.
5.  Now spread 1 tsp oil on the eggplant.
6.  Put a jali (available easily in shops) on the burner and keep the burner on medium.
7.  Put the eggplant on it to start roasting. Keep eye on it to make sure it does not burn.
8.  Rotate the eggplant to roast it evenly. This skin will char (blacken) and crumple. The eggplant will become much softer as shown.
9.  Now cut the stem off and cover the eggplant with a large bowl for 15-20 minutes. This cools it and makes it easier to peel. You can even dip it in water for a few minutes to get the same effect.
10. Now peel the eggplant and chop/mash it.
11. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadhai. Add garlic and onion to it. Fry on medium flame for 3-4 minutes.
12.  Now add the eggplant and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook covered on a low flame for another 3-4 minutes stirring in between.
13.  Add coriander, peanut powder and salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.
14.  Serve with bhakri.