Vaangi Bhaat is one of the most popular dishes of Karnataka especially in Bangalore and Mysore region. It is a perfect mixture of rice, brinjal and roasted spices .It tastes awesome!!
To prepare vaangi bhaat masala :
red chillies : 5
til or sesame seeds : 1 spoon
black gram : 1 spoon
bengal gram :1 spoon
clove : 2
cinnamon : 1 inch long
coriander seeds : 1 spoon
poppy seeds : half spoon
maratha moggu : 1
Dry roast all the above spices on a medium flame until til and udad dal turns slight brown and gives a nice aroma. Grind it and make a fine powder. This makes around 2- 3 spoons of powder. You can make this in a larger quantity and store it in a container.
To make vaangi bhaat :
Brinjal : 4 (long variety ) .
Tamarind juice : 2 spoons
Salt to taste
Oil : 3 spoons
mastard seeds : 1 spoon
turmeric : half spoon
udad dal : half spoon
curry leaves : few
vaangi bhat powder : 3 spoons
Cooked rice : 6 cups
Method :
1.Cut brinjal into small pieces.
2.Take a pan and add 3 spoons oil. Add mustard seeds,black gram seeds . Once it starts sputtering ,add turmeric, curry leaves.
3.Add chopped brinjal with half cup of water .Cover with a lid. Keep stirring occasionally. Once brinjal becomes tender, add salt ,tamarind juice and vaangi bhaat powder .Mix well. Keep it under low flame for 3-4 minutes.
4.Add cooked rice ,little salt and mix well.
5.Vaangi Bhat is ready . You can enjoy this along with curd or raita.
