Vangyache Kaap / Maharashtrian Brinjal Fritters

Vangyache Kaap Recipe

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An Overview On Vangyache Kaap Recipe

A spicy classic Maharashtrian dish with the goodness of eggplant and the scrumptiousness of Indian condiments that provide a sensual appeal just with a handful of ingredients. Just rustle up the spice powders in a hot Tawa and dip in the egg plant slices and shallow fry. Your crispy Vangyache Kaap is ready.

Vangyache Kaap is the traditional dish that originated from the Maharashtrian Cuisine known for its crispy texture and sublime taste. It is a shallow fry made with egg plant slices dipped in spicy powder  prepared with Indian condiments like red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and rice flour. The choice of egg plant plays a key role in this dish and the big oblong shaped purple ones are the best for making Vangyache kaap. It is one of the popular accompaniments for rice or chapathi in the Maharashtra. It goes well with rice and Alu chi patal bhaji.

Generally, Maharashtra is a State of foodies and it claims to have the best and most iconic restaurants of the country. Marathi cuisine is well known for its distinctive flavour and wide usage of millets like Wheat, Jowar, Bajra and rice. Be it Maharashtiran Kadhi or Bharli Vangi, it always tantalizes your taste buds to want for more.  You have plenty of  vangi  based delicacies in Maharashtra and Vangyache kaap is yet another famous egg plant recipe and it is commonly prepared in all the households for lunch and dinner.

Here is the method to make delicious Vangyache Kaap easy and hassle-free.

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Ingredients Required To Make Vangyache Kaap Recipe

For the dry Masala powder
 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 1 tsp Coriander Powder
 Required Salt
 ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
 1 tsp Coriander Leaves
 1 tsp Rice Flour
Other Ingredients
 1 Egg Plant (Big)
 5 tbsp Cooking oil

How To Make Vangyache Kaap Recipe

Make The Dry Masala Powder
1

Take a bowl and drop in the measured quantities of chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, rice flour and turmeric powder in it.

2

Tip in the required salt and a tablespoon of lemon juice and stir well.

3

Sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves and stir in.

4

Mix up the ingredients and keep it aside.

Dip And Roast The Egg Plant
5

Wash the eggplant and wipe it with a clean cloth.

6

Chop them into medium sized round slices and dip them in the masala powder prepared already and place it over a plate.

7

Heat a tawa and pour four to five table spoons of oil in it.

8

When it is heated, just drop the egg plant slices one by one and shallow fry.

9

When the bottom portion turns golden brown and crispy, just flip the slices to the other side and let it fry for a minute or two.

10

When it turns crispy and aromatic take them out and place it on a plate over a paper towel.

11

Now the lip-smacking Vangyache Kaap is ready. Serve it hot for an evening snack with Halwa and a steaming cup of filter coffee.

Tit Bits:
12

While dropping the egg plant slices in the oil, dust off the excess flour before you drop it into the pan.

13

Fry them in high flame as it will get too oily if you lower the flame.

14

Deep fry is not preferred for Vangyache Kaap as it will absorb excess oil.

15

Choose big and firm egg plant to make Vangyache Kaap as it will give the desired result.

16

You can also dust the egg plant slices finally in rava for added crispiness and it is optional.

Ingredients

For the dry Masala powder
 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 1 tsp Coriander Powder
 Required Salt
 ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
 1 tsp Coriander Leaves
 1 tsp Rice Flour
Other Ingredients
 1 Egg Plant (Big)
 5 tbsp Cooking oil

Directions

Make The Dry Masala Powder
1

Take a bowl and drop in the measured quantities of chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, rice flour and turmeric powder in it.

2

Tip in the required salt and a tablespoon of lemon juice and stir well.

3

Sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves and stir in.

4

Mix up the ingredients and keep it aside.

Dip And Roast The Egg Plant
5

Wash the eggplant and wipe it with a clean cloth.

6

Chop them into medium sized round slices and dip them in the masala powder prepared already and place it over a plate.

7

Heat a tawa and pour four to five table spoons of oil in it.

8

When it is heated, just drop the egg plant slices one by one and shallow fry.

9

When the bottom portion turns golden brown and crispy, just flip the slices to the other side and let it fry for a minute or two.

10

When it turns crispy and aromatic take them out and place it on a plate over a paper towel.

11

Now the lip-smacking Vangyache Kaap is ready. Serve it hot for an evening snack with Halwa and a steaming cup of filter coffee.

Tit Bits:
12

While dropping the egg plant slices in the oil, dust off the excess flour before you drop it into the pan.

13

Fry them in high flame as it will get too oily if you lower the flame.

14

Deep fry is not preferred for Vangyache Kaap as it will absorb excess oil.

15

Choose big and firm egg plant to make Vangyache Kaap as it will give the desired result.

16

You can also dust the egg plant slices finally in rava for added crispiness and it is optional.

Vangyache Kaap / Maharashtrian Brinjal Fritters

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