There are so many versions of Ringan Bateta nu Shaak in Gujarat. Every city has a popular version of its own. This version is from my mom’s side of the family. Aakha Ringan Bateta nu Shak is a popular curry popularly made in the Kathiyawad region of Gujarat. Growing up, I was not a huge fan of eggplants, but I always loved potatoes. Mom made this curry specially when she was hosting guests. She used to make a simpler, pressure cooker version for us. She would serve this with puris, vaghareli khichdi, rotli, dal, and rice, You can absolutely enjoy this ringan bateta nu shaak with pretty much anything and everything. I have fond memories of enjoying this curry growing up. The smell of it would light me up, and make me hungry even before lunch time. I was that kid, who would always ask questions about food, its origination, heritage.
Is Ringan Bateta Vegan?
Yes, this curry is vegan. I preferably love to use peanut/ groundnut oil or sesame oil to make this curry.
Is this Curry Gluten-Free?
We do add asafetida in the tempering, to make it gluten-free you can use the gluten-free asafetida or skip it.
How to Make this Curry Step - By - Step?
This Curry is easy to make. Although it seems to be very time consuming with a lot of prep, it comes together very quickly. Serve it with hot rotlis, delicious puffed puris, Sadi or Masala Khichdi, Gujarati Kadhi, Gujarati Dal or Rice. You will love it with anything and everything, I promise. Undhiyu ( Mixed Vegetables Curry- Instant Pot)(Opens in a new browser tab) Dhansak Recipe| No Dhansaak Masala Required(Opens in a new browser tab) Lauki Kofta Curry | Dudhi na Kofta(Opens in a new browser tab)
