Most Demanded VANGIBATH recipe in Traditional style by Smt Ahalya Bai of Srirampura #vangibath

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through preparing the traditional Vangibath recipe as demonstrated by Smt Ahalya Bai of Srirampura. Vangibath is a flavorful South Indian rice dish made with brinjal (eggplant) and a variety of spices. This version substitutes tamarind with lemon salt, providing a unique twist. Follow the steps below to recreate this beloved dish at home.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

Ensure you have the following ingredients ready:

• Main Ingredients

  • Brinjal: 250 grams
  • Rice: 500 grams
  • Coriander seeds: 250 grams
  • Byadgi chillies: 50 grams
  • Guntur chillies: 50 grams
  • Bengal gram: 1 cup
  • Urad dal: ½ cup
  • Cinnamon: a few pieces
  • Cloves: a few
  • Grated coconut: ½ cup

• Vegetables

  • Carrot: 100 grams (chopped)
  • Capsicum: 100 grams (chopped)
  • Green peas: 100 grams
  • Potato: 100 grams (chopped)

• For Oggarane (tempering)

  • Cashew nuts: a few
  • Safal filtered groundnut oil
  • Safal chilli powder (as needed)
  • Lemon salt (substituting tamarind)

Step 2: Prepare the Spice Mix

1. Roast the Spices

   • In a pan, dry roast the coriander seeds, Byadgi and Guntur chillies, Bengal gram, and urad dal until fragrant.
   • Let them cool, then grind to a fine powder.

2. Combine Ingredients

   • Mix the ground spice powder with grated coconut. Set aside for later use.

Step 3: Cook the Rice

1. Wash the Rice

   • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

2. Cook the Rice

   • In a pot, add the washed rice with appropriate water (usually a 1:2 ratio of rice to water) and cook until fluffy. Set aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Cook the Brinjal and Other Vegetables
   • In a pan, heat some groundnut oil and add chopped brinjal, carrot, capsicum, green peas, and potato.
   • Sauté until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Combine Everything

1. Mix Vegetables with Rice

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with the sautéed vegetables.

2. Add Spice Mix and Lemon Salt

   • Add the prepared spice mix and lemon salt to the rice and vegetable mixture.
   • Mix well to ensure even distribution of spices.

Step 6: Final Touch with Oggarane

1. Prepare Oggarane
   • In a small pan, heat oil and add cashew nuts. Fry until golden.
   • Pour this tempering over the Vangibath mixture.

Conclusion

Now you have a delicious traditional Vangibath ready to serve! This dish pairs well with yogurt or a side salad. Feel free to experiment with additional vegetables or spices according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your cooking and share this recipe with friends and family to spread the love for this classic dish!