Ingredients
- 1 kg long brinjals
- 2 cups refined/mustard oil
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 3 tsp fennel powder
- 1 cup tamarind liquid
- 2 tsp Kashmiri ver powder - optional
- 1 tsp asafetida liquid
- 1 clove
- 2 cups of water
- salt to taste
- Kashmiri Ver- Kashmiri Spices mixed together
Chok wangun is a savory vegetarian dish that originates from the Kashmir Valley, India. It is a braised eggplant dish that includes chili powder, fennel, cloves, ginger and other powerful seasonings. You can find variations of this dish in other parts of India, especially Mumbai and the remaining regions of Maharashtra. Though some of these variants tend to have added sugar. This is one of the best dishes for vegetarians or vegans because eggplant is an amazing source of protein.
Health Benefits
Eggplant, or aubergine, the main ingredient used in this dish, is one of the best vegetables to include in your diet. It is an amazing plant based source of protein. Protein is one of the most important compounds for your body’s health, as protein is used to build and repair cellular and tissue damage. It can be included in both vegetarian and vegan diets. Aubergine plant is also extremely versatile and can be included in a wide variety of dishes, either as a side dish or entree.
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How to make Chok Wangun
Trivia Did you know eggplants aren't actually vegetables, they are fruits.
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