Vangi Bath

Vangi Bath or Eggplant Rice is very popular in Karnataka and is a complete meal in itself.

What you need to make Vangi Bath :

• Brinjal - 5 cut into cubes
• Onions - 2 finely chopped
• Green Chillies - 2 slit
• Rice - 1 cup
• Turmeric Powder - a pinch
• Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
• Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
• Cumin Powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Coconut - 1 cup grated
• Cashew Nut - 10
• Curry leaves - a few
• Urud Dal - 1/2 tbsp
• Cumin Seed - 1/2 tbsp
• Channa dal - 1/2 tbsp
• Mustard Seed - 1/2 tbsp
• Red Chillies - 2 
• Asfoetida - a pinch 
• Salt to taste

The Preparation Method:

• Cook the rice and keep aside.
• Fry the cashew nuts in ghee and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add the urud dal, channa dal , red chillies , asfoetida , curry leaves and temper for a minute.
• Add the chopped onions ,green chillies and saute till the onions turn slightly brown.
• Add the brinjal pieces and cook for a few more minutes with the lid on.
• Add the turmeric,coriander,chilli ,cumin powder and salt. Mix well.
• After a few minutes , add the grated coconut and mix well.
• Cook with the lid on for about 5 minutes till the brinjals are soft and well cooked. Add little water, if required, to help it cook faster.
• Switch off the gas and Add the cooked rice to this and mix well.
• Garnish with the fried coconuts.
• Tasty Vangi Bath is ready to be served with chips or appalam.