Brinjal with dry small shrimp/Zavla wanga -Mahrastrian style.

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Dried prawns(javla) with brinjal a konkani dish served as a side in fish thali. I bought a pack of small fresh prawns from local Thai shop which looked similar. So tried this recipe.

TYPE: Coastal food

Serves: 4

Time: preap: 10 mins. cooking:15mins

Ingredients required:

2 tcp oil

1/2 tspMustard seeds

1-2 chopped onions

150-200 grams small brinjals

1 chopped tomato

1/2 tsp red chilie powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 garam masala/Malvani masala

2-3 cloves of kokam(Garcinia indica)

salt to test

Washed and roasted small dried shrimps

Instructions:

Heat 2tsp of oil in a kadai.

Add1/2tsp mustard seeds

Add chopped onions and saute until golden brown.

Chopped brinjal(optional)

Add chopped tomato(optional)

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Malwani Masala/Garam Masala

1/2tspturmeric powder and

salt and mix well.

and few kokum( Garcinia indica)for tanginess and mix well.

Add washed and roasted dried Prawns (javla ) and mix. Serve hot with Roti or bhakri.

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