Vaangi Bhaat

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.