Dungaar Vangim Smoked and stuffed eggplant Smoking is a technique well mastered by the tribals! Each and every Indian state I’ve travelled I’ve somehow come across a story of something smoked, and this one is no different The Velips are masters in their own way! They belong to the aboriginal communities of Goa and have been agrarians all their lives. I picked up this recipe when I was invited to their homes for a meal and was amazed with the flavours! I should admit that I am not a very big fan of eggplant but this one blew me away! Earth flavours is what I could describe it as. Drawing inspiration from them I’ve created my very own smoked eggplant mousse, crispy skin, spice lacquered cashew nuts and Miskut aiolis The dish is a great balance of crunchy and creamy textures , earthy flavours and Smokey aromas True to my ethos of local heart, global soul #chefavinashmartins #cavatinagoa #tableinthehills #eggplant #smoked #reimaginedgoanfood #bestornothing #bestchef #michelinguide #worlds50best