Vangibhat

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice - 2 cups
Eggplant - 1 lb
Cilantro (chopped) - 1 cup
Cashew nuts - 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Bay leaves - 2
Cloves - 2
Cardamom - 1
Cinnamon piece - 1"
Vangi bhat powder (MTR) - 2 Tbsp
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Ghee - 1 Tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Fresh lime juice - 1 tsp
Salt per taste

Procedure:

• Add oil to a large pan on medium heat.
• When oil is hot add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seeds and cashew nuts.
• When the nuts are golden brown add eggplant pieces, salt and turmeric.
• Mix well and cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally or till the eggplant pieces are tender.
• Now add cilantro and MTR vanghibhat powder and mix well. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Add cooked rice , lime juice, ghee and mix well. It's ready to be served.

You can serve with plain yogurt or any raita.

Note: If you cannot find MTR Vangibath powder, you can follow my recipe for Vangibath powder.