Best Ringan Bateta Nu Shaak (Wedding Style)
Delicious and aromatic, rasawala ringan bateta nu shaak is a tantalizing dish prepared in just 30 minutes. This well-loved spiced potato and eggplant concoction is crafted in the traditional Gujarati style and is a staple at various gatherings and events.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes 350g
- 1 eggplant 175g
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves
- 3 small cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 dried red chilies can skip if you don't have or want less heat
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp asafetida hing
- ½ tbsp ginger crushed
- 3 cloves garlic 14g
- ½ tbsp green chili paste
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp crushed tomatoes can also use fresh tomatoes, but this provides a better punch of flavor
- 1 tbsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1½ tsp cumin coriander powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder can substitute 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 3 tbsp ground, roasted peanuts can skip or substitute with ground, roasted sesame seeds
- 1½ tsp sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan on medium-high. Add cloves, dried red chilies and cinnamon sticks. Then, add mustard seeds followed by cumin seeds. Once they begin to sizzle, add asafetida (hing). Add ginger, green chili, and last the garlic.
- Add potatoes to pan and mix. Cover and cook 6-7 minutes on low-medium or until potatoes are fork tender. Check and mix intermittently so it does not burn.
- Add eggplants, crushed tomatoes, spices (all except sugar), ground roasted peanuts, and desiccated coconut.
- Add water. Cover and cook.
- After about 3-4 minutes you can optionally, use a masher to lightly mash a few eggplants. This will help thicken and flavor the gravy even more.
- Then let it cook uncovered an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it reaches a slightly thicker consistency (or how you prefer it).
- Add sugar and give a final mix. Serve ringan bateta nu shaak.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1791mgPotassium: 813mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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