Andhra Vankaya Fry Recipe With Peanuts - Brinjal Peanut Sabzi
Andhra Vankaya Fry With Peanuts Recipe is a quick and tasty dish made from small brinjal which has the nutty crunch from the peanuts and spice flavours from authentic sambar masala made in the household of Andhra. Easy to make, you can even pack it in your Lunch Box.
Ingredients
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6 Small Green brinjal (green aubergine)
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diced
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1/2 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali)
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crushed
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3 Green Chillies
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sliced
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1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 sprig Curry leaves
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1 inch Ginger
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chopped
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4 cloves Garlic
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pound
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2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Andhra Vankaya Fry With Peanuts Recipe, firstly heat a kadai, add oil and splutter mustard seeds, jeera seeds, hing and curry leaves
Step 2
Once that is done, add the chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies, brinjal and fry them till the brinjal reduces in its size and lightly roasted
Step 3
Once the brinjal is half way cooked, add the crushed peanuts and sambar powder, saute for a minute till all the spices coat the brinjals
Step 4
Season the Vankaya Fry well with salt
Step 5
Sprinkle a little water and cook till the brinjals are soft if required
Step 6
Close it with the lid and let the Vankaya cook and soften completely
Step 7
Once done, turn off the heat, check the salt and other spices and adjust accordingly
Step 8
Serve the Andhra Vankaya Fry Recipe along with Puliyodharai / Puliyogare Recipe, Andhra Style Pappu Charu, Steamed Rice and Homemade Curd for a comforting lunch or dinner