Vangi Bath

Vangi Bath is a popular Karnataka dish. A tasty and one-dish meal made with brinjal and freshly ground spices. I remember preparing this frequently for the lunchbox for my husband. Initially, I was using the store-bought mix. Slowly I started making my own masala powder from scratch, it was so aromatic that I didn't buy the store-bought powder anymore. Follow the step-by-step pictures for an easy recipe.

Ingredients:
cooked rice - 2 cups
eggplant/brinjal - 6 nos
onions - 1/4 cup
mustard - 1 tsp
turmeric - 1/4 tsp
tamarind juice - 1/4 cup
jaggery - 1 tbsp
salt to taste
curry leaves
cilantro

For masala powder:
channa dal - 1 tbsp
urad dal - 1 tbsp
pepper - 1 tsp
cumin - 1 tsp
methi - 1/2 tsp
cloves - 4 to 5
cinnamon - 1-inch stick
red chili - 10 nos
coconut - 1/4 cup

Method:

• Dry roast the above ingredients, and add a small amount of oil if needed.

• In a wide pan add oil and temper with mustard, green chili.

• Add chopped onions.

• Add roasted peanuts and curry leaves.

• Add sliced eggplants/brinjal.

• Add turmeric powder and salt.

• Saute for 2 minutes and then add tamarind juice.

• Add jaggery.

• Grind the roasted ingredients to a coarse consistency.

• Add the ground masala powder and cilantro.

• Add cooked rice and mix well.

• Add gingely oil if needed and rest for some time before serving.

• Enjoy the rice with fryums or pappad.