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    Vangi Bhath ~ How to make Maharashtrian Vangi Bath

    Published: Jun 25, 2013 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 16 Comments

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    I always love one pot meal, it appeals in the way you can simply have everything in on go and you have your meal ready. However at times, when I end up making a pulao that's not so spicy, I am forced to think of a gravy again. When defeats the purpose of having a quick one pot meal right. That's one of the reasons why I stopped doing it on a weekly basis.
    However when I selected to make Maharashtrian Lunch dishes, I was coming across this eggplant or Vangi Bhath, too often for my own comfort! Now one of the ways I like to eat Brinjal, if not the actual vegetable, at least to cook it, will be a Vangi Bhath. Otherwise, I love our Nune Vankaya Kura. 
    Every time I think of Brinjal, Vangi Bhath comes to mind and I remember my college days when Amma used to make it often. Then as with most dishes, it took a back bench, to be rediscovered after a long time, when I made it for a BM theme. Anyway coming to the Vangi Bhath that's common in Maharastra, they use Goda Masala along with more spice. Now I must say this is our kind of spice and for the side dish I just made raitha!
    And before you ask, yes I mad Goda Masala at home. It's for another occasion when it is going to surface. I really wonder how naive I was, years back when I attempted Maharashtrian dishes and made Masala Bhath. I had no clue on what Goda Masala was, however as the recipe said I could replace it with garam masala, I simply did that. 
    It's been years ago and I have come a long way! Being a food blogger has many merits, greatest is for sure, the insight we get by reading so many wonderful blogs. And one of the pleasures has been, about still continuing to do Indian Cooking Challenge and finding blogs that are treasures. So this theme about regional cuisine is very close to heart and I really enjoyed.
    As I said I am not sure how authentic my dishes turned out. I stayed true to the recipe, though spice levels were adjusted and sugar was completely ignored! I liked what I ended up cooking and that's what matters I feel in the end.

    Yesterday was hubby dear's birthday and kids along with my niece and nephew ensured they made the occasion a memorable one. Though I wanted to bake a cake, I ended up getting an eggless chocolate truffle. You can imagine the scene at home and the excitement that followed on opening up the box! The cake disappeared within minutes! And I managed just a piece. Anyway, we loved the art all of them did for him and the entertainment they gave us after the cake cutting.
    Coming back to the recipe, I know that vadiyalu are looking very colourful with the green on the tip right? Well, those are store bought, rather homecooked stuff, got from my SIL's place. Very artistic right. We enjoyed them with the spice Vangi Bhath.

    Vangi Bhath ~ Maharashtrian Masale Bhat

    Ingredients Needed:

    Rice - 1 cup
    Brinjal / Eggplant chopped - 1/4 kg
    Oil - 2 tbsp
    Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Hing a pinch
    Turmeric a pinch
    Curry leaves few
    Maharashtrian Kala / Goda masala (1-2tps)
    Curds / Yogurt - 2 tbsp
    Cashews - handful
    Salt to taste
    Coriander leaves

    Spice Powder

    Dry Chilies - 4 -5 nos
    Cumin Seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
    Coriander Seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Dry Coconut / Copra - 2 tsp

    How to make Vangi Bhath

    Roast the ingredients for the spice powder. Grind to a fine powder once it is cooled.

    Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 - 20 mins.

    In a nonstick pan, heat oil. Temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves, cashews.

    Next, add the chopped brinjals, salt, and simmer for 5 -7 mins so that the brinjals get soft. Add the ground masala. Combine everything well.

    Now add the drained rice and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the goda masala and combine everything well. Next, add the curds and mix.

    Once everything is combined, add 2 cups of water.

    Bring to boil and simmer. Cook on medium-low heat until rice is cooked.

    Garnish with dry/fresh coconut and coriander leaves

    Serve with raitha.

    Notes:

    Other veggies like Tindora can be substituted in place of eggplant.

    The original recipes call for a little sugar / Jaggery to be added. I avoided as we don't like sweet in spicy.
    Final garnish can include fresh Grated Coconut or dry. I skipped this.

    Get ready for another Rice dish to make your lunch easy!

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    Author Srivalli
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    1. Priya Srinivasan says

      June 25, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      Brinjal is my favorite, This rice in particular!!! Love the combination of spices!!!

      Reply
    2. Sapana Behl says

      June 25, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      Looks so wonderful and delicious one pot meal!

      Reply
    3. divya says

      June 25, 2013 at 6:49 pm

      Looks soon inviting...

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Vangibath looks highly flavourful, makes me hungry after having my dinner.

      Reply
    5. Preeti Garg says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      Awesome Bhaat....
      Love this recipe already in my to do list.

      Reply
    6. Chef Mireille says

      June 25, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      happy birthday to your husband and dish looks so good although I will have to change the eggplant, my nemesis for another veggie

      Reply
    7. Wer SAHM says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:18 am

      this is my favourite rice recipe....

      Reply
    8. Ramya Krishnamurthy says

      June 26, 2013 at 11:24 am

      looking authentic and flavorful one

      Reply
    9. Saraswathi Tharagaram says

      June 26, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Super delicious !! looks so inviting !!

      Reply
    10. Pavani N says

      June 27, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Oh yumm!! Bookmarked, you know my love for everything eggplant 🙂 Never tried it with goda masala, will try this soon.
      Belated B'day wishes to your hubby.

      Reply
    11. vaishali sabnani says

      June 28, 2013 at 3:57 am

      Happy belated birthday to your hubby.
      The color of the brinjals is so beautiful. ..and the rice looks yum..the godha masala has a unique flavor and is best made at home.oh ya I like those pretty fries.

      Reply
    12. Harini-Jaya R says

      June 29, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      My friend was mentioning the staple Goda masala which they use for many things and I am sure this vangi bath tastes flavorful as well.

      Reply
    13. Manju says

      June 30, 2013 at 1:35 am

      Such a flavor full rice.

      Reply
    14. Kalyani says

      July 03, 2013 at 10:00 am

      instead of the Goda masala, I use amma's vangibhath pudi for this, rest all method is the same :-))

      Reply
    15. Neerja says

      May 24, 2016 at 6:44 am

      You have not mentioned at what stage should the spice powder be added. Also what about the yoghurt mentioned in the recipe?

      Reply
    16. Srivalli says

      May 24, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Neerja, Thanks, I have updated it, the steps were mentioned in the pictures.

      Reply

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