Vangyache Kaap (Brinjal/Baingan Roundel fry)

I cannot tell you how much I love these brinjal kaaps. It is a Maharashtrian style of frying the brinjal slices. Some dishes are simply heavenly- period :) Brinjal being one of my favorite vegetables, I will endorse this dish :) When added in a meal as a side dish it simply multiplies the joy and nutrients into your meal. Not only that, the color and look it brings out on the plate is very pleasing too :) if you care about it hehe

Let's get to the recipe:

VANGYACHE KAAP

Ingredients:

• 10 roundels of a brinjal
• 4 tbsp rice flour
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 1 tbsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp mango powder (amchur)
• salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp lime juice optional
• oil to fry
  

Preparation:

• Soak the brinjal slices in the salt water for 10 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.
• Make a mixture of flours and powders together and mix everything.
• Heat a frying tava/ cast iron pan and add a little oil, spread it evenly on the tava.
• Take brinjal roundels one at a time, coat it with the flour mixture on all sides and place it on a hot tava. Reduce the flame to medium. Add more oil over the top of the roundels and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Once it's cooked take it out and place on paper towel. 
• Serve hot with rice, curry. You can squeeze some lime juice on top. It tastes fantastic!

njoY!! happY cookinG!!

Nutrition Facts: Fibre and antioxidants are just two of the nutrients that make brinjal a food that can keep cancer at bay. Brinjals are great for weight loss as they are low in calories. Being rich in fibre, potassium, vitamin B-6 and phytonutrients like flavonoids, this vegetable lowers the risk of heart disease. Studies say it helps one to quit smoking.The antioxidants and vitamins present in brinjals can help you have a great skin.