Vaangibaath

It is one of the easiest recipes which I make for Potlucks.                 

                       

Ingredients               

Rice ---------------------> 2 Cups

Brinjal ------------------> 8 purple ones, chopped lengthwise

Salt ---------------------> A2Y taste

                       

                       

To Grind:                    

Cocunut ----------------> 1 Cup shredded

Cinnamon --------------> 2 sticks

Cloves ------------------> 4

Corriander Seeds ------> 4 tsp

Urad Dhal --------------> 2 tsp

Red Chillies ------------> 5

Peppercorns -----------> 1 tsp

Tamarind --------------> Small lemon size

·         Dry roast all of the items                    

·         Grind everything to make a coarse mixture                

                       

Seasoning:                

Mustard Seeds --------> 1 tsp

Curry leaves -----------> 2 strands

Gingelly Oil -------------> 3 tsp

                       

Method:                     

·         Cook the rice and let it cool    

·         Do the seasoning in a Sauté Pan                     

·         Add Brinjal and fry for few minutes with salt               

·         Once it is cooked, add the Coconut mixture and leave it fro few minutes                  

·         Mix it with the rice                   

·         Serve with Raita or Vegetable Kurma                   

                       

Ideas:            

ü  Once I tried making with Green Peppers. It came out good. So as Cauliflowers. My DH liked the Cauliflower version more. 

ü  Have to try with Quinoa and Brown Rice instead of Basmati Rice