Vangi Bath | Vangi Bath recipe at home | No onion garlic recipe
Vangi bath is a flavorful rice dish from the state of Karnataka in South India. The name 'Vangi' refers to brinjal or eggplant (aubergine), which is the protagonist of this story. It's a popular dish in Karnataka cuisine, often prepared for festivals, special occasions, and everyday meals. It is another no onion no garlic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 250 grms Brinjal/Vangi
- Salt to Taste
- 4 tbsp Oil
- 4 tbsp Vangi Bath Masala
- 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 6 Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Peanuts
Vangi bath Masala
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Seeds
- 5 to 7 Red Chillis
- 3 to 5 Cloves
- 4 " long Cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tbsp Coconut Powder
Instructions
Vangi bath masala procedure
- In a thick bottom kadai, heat oil.
- Add urad dal and chana dal. Fry them till they change the colour.
- Add coriander seeds and black pepper seeds.
- Add cloves, cinnamon stick and red chillis.
- Fry all of them till the aroma is out.
- Lastly add coconut powder and saute it and switch off the flame.
- Transfer them onto a plate and allow them to cool.
- Blend them in a blender jar and make a fine powder.
Vangi bath Procedure
- Cut the brinjal lengthwise and put them in water to avoid discolouring.
- Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal.
- Saute them and add curry leaves and slit green chillis.
- When they start spluttering add brinjal and saute them.
- Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Cover it and allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the brinjal turns soft and mushy switch off the flame.
- Pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles.
- Once the rice is cooked well, transfer it to a wide plate.
- Add the above made curry and vangi bath masala powder.
- Combine all of them well till the aromas well absorbed into the rice.
- Serve hot piping vangi bath with tomato soup or raita.
Notes
Vangi Bath is a aromatic and delightful South Indian rice dish that's relatively easy to prepare. With its unique blend of spices and the goodness of eggplant, it's a flavourful and satisfying meal that's sure to impress. Experiment with the recipe and adjust the spice level to your liking. Enjoy this culinary gem from Karnataka!