Vangyache Kaap | Brinjal Fry | Pan Fried Eggplants
Vangyache Kaap (Pan Fried Eggplants) is a popular Maharashtrian delicacy made with large purple eggplants (aubergine).This dish is perfect for snacks or as a side dish with meals.This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly, no onion no garlic easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Eggplant (Aubergine)
- 2 cups Rice Flour (Chawal Ka Atta)
- 1.5 teaspoons Coriander Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder (for enhancing colour)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves, to garnish
- Oil, as need for pan-frying
Instructions
Making Spice Mix
- In a small bowl, add coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder and salt to taste. Mix all the dry spices and keep them aside.
Prepping the Eggplant
- Wash and pat dry eggplant.
- Using a mandolin or a knife, cut into thin slices.
- To make eggplants crispy make sure to slice them very thin.
- Sprinkle the spice mix and apply it all over the eggplant slices.
- Let the eggplant slices marinate for 5-10 mintues.
- In meantime, in a mixing plate, add 2 cups of rice flour. Add 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri red chilli powder. Mix well.
- Also, heat a pan and add 2-3 tablespoon of oil for shallow frying.
Coat the Eggplant:
- Once the eggplant slices are marinated well, they will start to release water.
- Take an eggplant slice and lightly coat with the rice flour. Make sure to coat evenly.
- Place the coated eggplant slices on the hot pan and cook on medium flame.
- Fry each side for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Vangyache Kaap (Pan-Fried Eggplants) are ready to serve.
- Serve hot as a standalone snack or as an accompaniment to the meals.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 minutes.
- Lightly brush the eggplant slices with oil.
- Place the coated slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure not to overlap.
- Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Flip the slices midway after about 5-6 minutes to ensure they cook perfectly form both sides.
- Once golden and crisp, remove them from the air fryer and serve hot.
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Notes
For extra crispness, you can also add semolina (rava) to the rice flour mixutre.
Adjust the cooking time depening on the thickness of the eggplant slices.
When thinly sliced, the eggplants become more crispy.