Vaangi bath by Kanthi Narayanan

Brinjal contest entries by Kanthi Narayanan

Ingredients :
Brinjal - 6 firm cut into 1' pieces vertically
Rice - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Dhaniya seeds - 2 tablespoons
Kadale paruppu - 1 tablespoon
Red chillies - 2 big
Cinnamon - 1/2' piece
Cloves - 2
Dry Cocoanut - 1 tablespoon
Kariveppilai - 6 leaves
Oil - 4 tablespoons
Mustard seeds - 3/4 teaspoon
Peanuts - 1 tablespoonTurmeric - 1 teaspoon

Method :
Saute ingredients in BOX in a little oil to golden brown. Cool and make a coarse powder. Set aside. Saute the brinjal in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt until cooked. Cook rice (not too soft). In a little oil, make seasoning with mustard seeds & peanuts, add the rice, rest of salt, brinjal, masala powder & turmeric powder and mix well but gently.

Tip: Thin green brinjals are the best for this recipe.