Vangi Bath ( Brinjal Rice)

Vangi Bath (Brinjal Rice)
Vangi Bath or Brinjal Rice is one of the most famous recipe of Karnataka's cusine. Very easy and delicious recipe which can be served, during lunch time, or for parties or even can be packed for outdoor or picnic.

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 2 medium size chopped
Onion - 1 medium size
Cooked Raw Rice - 1 cup
Poppy seed - 2 tsp
Cinnamon - 1 inch
Grated coconut - 2 tablespoons
Cardoman - 2-3 nos
Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Asafatedia - 1/2 tsp
Mustard - 1 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Peanuts - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 2 tsp
Ghee - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

# Dry roast poppy seed's, coconut, cinnamon, cardoman, curry leaves and make a powder.

# Heat a pan add ghee and oil together, add peanuts, once roasted, add mustard, Channa dal....when crackle, add onions.

# Once onion turns pinkish in colour, add brinjal and saute well adding turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and cook well adding tamarind paste or juice.

# Once oil separates from the sides, switch off the stove.

# In a pan, add cooked rice, brinjal masala, powdered masala and mix well.
Serve with any raita or waffers or papad.
As little jaggery can be added, but I avoided it
Pl. do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!