How to make Vanga with Sode -
A popular brinjal and dried shrimp dish from coastal region of Maharashtra.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Brinjals (बैंगन), Dried shrimps (ड्राईड श्रिंप / सूखे झींगे)
Cuisine : Maharashtrian
Course : Main Course Seafood
You can also find more Main Course Seafood recipes like Stir Fried Prawns Kerala Meen Curry Neimeen Porichathu Pav with Chingri Maach
Vanga with Sode Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Vanga with Sode Recipe
Brinjals 3-4 medium
Dried shrimps soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes ½ cup
Oil 1-2 tablespoons
Garlic minced 1 tablespoon
Onions finely chopped 2 medium
Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon
Potatoes peeled 1-2 medium
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder ½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Scraped coconut ½ cup
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Tamarind pulp 1 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute or till they turn translucent.
Step 2
Add shrimps and turmeric powder and mix well. Reduce heat and cook.
Step 3
Cut potatoes into small cubes and add to the pan. Mix well and add ½ cup water. Mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Cut brinjals into cubes and add to the pan. Mix well. Add salt, garam masala powder, red chilli powder and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Reserve some coconut for garnishing and add the remaining to the pan along with 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and tamarind pulp and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Serve hot garnished with remaining coriander leaves and reserved coconut.
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