Vangi Bath Recipe

Ingredients :

For Vangi Bath powder :

Chana dal - 1 tbs
Urad dal - 1 tbs
Peppercorns - 7
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbs
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbs
Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
Red Chillies - 3
Salt - To taste

Preparation :

1) Roast all the above ingredients.

2) Grind it into a fine powder once it is cooled.

Ingredients for Vangi Bath :

Brinjal (Cut lengthwise) - 7 big brinjals
Onions (Cut lengthwise) - 1/2 onion
Bell Pepper (Half chopped) - Optional
Oil / Ghee / Butter - 4 tbs
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tbs
Lemon juice / yogurt - 1 tbs lemon juice or 1/2 cup yogurt
Basmati rice (Soaked) - 2 cups
Water - 3 1/2 cups
Salt - To taste
Turmeric powder - 1 tbs
Cilantro leaves (Chopped) - To garnish
Coconut powder - 5 tbs
Ginger garlic paste - 1/4 tbs

Preparation :

Make a powder of fresh coconut and keep aside.You can also use dried coconut powder.

Take a pressure cooker , add ghee/oil /butter,cumin seeds,onions and fry onions for sometime.Then add ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder and mix well.Now add capsicum,brinjal,vangi bath powder,coconut powder and mix.Next add water,salt,lemon juice/yogurt,cilantro leaves and mix well.

Now add the soaked rice and cook for 2 whistles..

Enjoy Vangi Bath with Papad..Yum yum yummy :-)