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Vangi Bath Recipe

Vangi Bath

Vangi bath is a South Indian rice recipe from Karnataka. It is a rice recipe prepared using eggplant. This is quick and easy brinjal rice recipe which can also be prepared using leftover
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Vangi Bath Masala

  • Oil - 1 Tsp
  • Whole Red Chilli - 5 -6 Nos.
  • Urad Dal - 1 Tbsp
  • Roasted Chana Dal - 1 Tbsp
  • Cinnamon - 1 Inch
  • Cloves - 2-3
  • Coriander Seeds - 2 Tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 2 Tbsp

Other Ingredients for Vangi Bath

  • Oil - 1 Tbsp
  • Urad Dal - 1/2 Tbsp
  • Roasted Chana Dal - 1/2 Tbsp
  • Peanuts - 1/2 Tbsp
  • Whole Red Chilli - 2 No.
  • Curry leaves - 8 - 10 Nos.
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
  • Soaked Vangi/Baingan - 3 - 4 Nos.
  • Salt to taste
  • Vangi Bath Masala - 2 Tbsp
  • Boiled Rice - 2 Cups
  • Tamarind Pulp - 1 Tbsp

Instructions
 

Vangi Bath Masala –

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add whole red chilli and cook on a low flame for half a min.
  • Add urad dal, roasted chana dal, cloves and cinnamon. Give it a mix and cook on a low flame till aromatic.
  • Add coriander seeds mix well and cook till lightly brown.
  • Transfer to a mixer jar, let it cool.
  • Add kashmiri red chilli powder and grind.

Vangi Bhath –

  • Heat oil in a kadhai. I use my clay handi for this recipe.
  • Add urad dal, roasted chana dal, whole red chilli and peanuts.
  • Mix well and cook on a low flame till aromatic and lightly browned.
  • Add curry leaves, turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Add brinjal (strain excess water) which have been soaking. Mix well.
  • Add salt and mix well.
  • Cover and cook on a low flame till brinjals are tender.
  • Add vangi bath masala and mix well.
  • Add boiled rice and mix well. Cook for a min on a low flame.
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

• Do not overcook brinjal.
• Add spices as per taste.
• You can also add grated coconut if you like.
• Adjust tamarind as per taste.