Ingredients: Small Green brinjal (green aubergine) - diced, cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali) - crushed, Green Chillies - sliced, pinch Asafoetida (hing), teaspoon Mustard seeds, teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera), sprig Curry leaves, inch Ginger - chopped, cloves Garlic - pound, tablespoon Sambar Powder, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: 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.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.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. Season the Vankaya Fry well with salt.Sprinkle a little water and cook till the brinjals are soft if required. Close it with the lid and let the Vankaya cook and soften completely. Once done, turn off the heat, check the salt and other spices and adjust accordingly.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.