Vangi Bath Curry | Vaangi Baath Fry | Brinjal Fry Recipe

Vangi Bath Curry, also known as Vaangi Baath Fry or Brinjal Fry, is a popular and flavorful dish made with eggplant (brinjal), rice, and a variety of spices. It is a traditional dish from the state of KarnATAKA, India, and is often served as a main course. Here is a simple recipe for making Vangi Bath Curry:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of rice
• 4 cups of water
• 2-3 eggplants (brinjal), diced
• 1/2 cup chana dal
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
• 1/2 teaspoon chana dal
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook rice and chana dal with 4 cups of water until tender.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and dried red chilies. Wait for them to crackle.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the diced eggplant, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the eggplant is tender.
5. Add the cooked rice and chana dal and mix well until the