Vangi Bath, Maharashtrian Style Baingan Rice

vangi bath recipe | Maharashtrian style baingan rice | brinjal rice | with 30 amazing images.

vangi bath is a Maharashtrian style baingan rice which is also called brinjal rice.

vangi bath or vangi bhaat is one such traditional Maharashtrian dish with an appetising aroma and rich taste. Maharashtrian style baingan rice is made of brinjals and rice, flavoured with a gamut of spices and a rich paste of coconut, onions, spices and seeds.

Many people enjoy exotic international foods only when they are in the mood for it. However, traditional and homely foods are always enjoyable for all of us, as they bring back happy and comfortable memories of home!

Tips for making vangi bath recipe. 1. You can chop the brinjals finely if you like it that way. Soak brinjals in water to avoid discoloration and to remove the bitterness. You can use any variety of brinjal you like.

Maharashtrian style baingan rice makes a perfect one-dish meal when served with a cup of curd or a tomato onion raita.

You can even pack vangi bath in the lunch box or carry it along while travelling. Enjoy other Maharashtrian dishes like Maharashtrian Pitla or Maharashtrian Papdi and Moong Dal Vadi Subzi.

Learn to make vangi bath recipe | Maharashtrian style baingan rice | brinjal rice | with step by step photos and video below.

Vangi Bath, Maharashtrian Style Baingan Rice recipe - How to make Vangi Bath, Maharashtrian Style Baingan Rice

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
Method
For the paste

    For the paste
  1. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
  2. In the same small non-stick pan, add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
  3. In the same small non-stick pan, add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, star anise and cinnamon and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  4. Combine all the sautéed ingredients along with the curry leaves and ¼ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.

How to proceed to make vangi bath

    How to proceed to make vangi bath
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}vangi bath{/span}, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cloves, bayleaf, cardamom and peppercorn and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the brinjal and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the prepared paste and 2 tbsp water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  4. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, garlic paste, ginger paste, 5 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Add the rice and coriander, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the {span class="bold1"}vangi bath{/span} hot.

Vangi Bath, Maharashtrian Rice with Baingan Video by Tarla Dalal

Vangi Bath, Maharashtrian Style Baingan Rice recipe with step by step photos

For the paste

  1. For the paste of vangi bath recipe | Maharashtrian style baingan rice | brinjal rice | heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the onions.
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
  4. Remove them on a plate and keep aside.
  5. In the same small non-stick pan, add the coconut.
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until the coconut is light brown.
  7. Remove on the same plate and keep aside.
  8. In the same broad non-stick pan, add the coriander seeds.
  9. Add cumin seeds.
  10. Add sesame seeds.
  11. Add star anise.
  12. Add cinnamon.
  13. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute or until the whole spices are fragrant.
  14. Remove the roasted whole spices in the same plate and cool slightly.
  15. Combine all the sautéed ingredients and transfer to the mixer jar.
  16. Add curry leaves.
  17. Add ¼ cup of water.
  18. Blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside. We will now begin making the Maharashtrian style vangi bhath.

How to make Vangi Bath

  1. To prepare Maharashtrian Vangi Bath, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the cloves.
  3. Add bay leaf.
  4. Add cardamom.
  5. Add peppercorn and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the brinjal. You can chop the brinjals finely if you like it that way. Soak brinjals in water to avoid discoloration and to remove the bitterness. You can use any variety of brinjal you like.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
  8. Add the prepared paste and 2 tbsp water.
  9. Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  10. Add the chili powder.
  11. Add turmeric powder.
  12. Add garlic paste and ginger paste.
  13. Add salt and 5 tbsp of water.
  14. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  15. Add the rice.
  16. Add coriander to give a refreshing flavor to the brinjal rice recipe.
  17. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Our vangi bath | Maharashtrian style baingan rice | brinjal rice | is ready.
  18. Serve vangi bath | Maharashtrian style baingan rice | brinjal rice | hot. Tendli BhaatVaran BhaatDodkyacha Bhaat are other popular Maharashtrian rice delicacies. 
Nutrient values per serving
Energy337 cal
Protein5.1 g
Carbohydrates49.4 g
Fiber5.2 g
Fat13.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A186.7 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B31.7 mg
Vitamin C8.5 mg
Folic Acid19 mcg
Calcium50.1 mg
Iron1.1 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium2.6 mg
Potassium103.8 mg
Zinc1 mg
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Reviews

Vangi Bhath, Maharashtrian Rice with Baingan
 on 04 Aug 17 03:54 PM
5

This Maharashtrain recipe is a super hit in my house they all relish it with a bowl of fresh curds and when made in a cooker it is easier.