Vangi Bhat Recipe Is Free From -

• Wheat
• Peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• soy
• egg
• sesame
• fish
• shellfish

Ingredients For Vegan Vangi Bhat Recipe

1. Chana dal - 2 TBSP
2. Urad Dal - 1 TBSP
3. Coriander seeds - 2 TBSP
4. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
5. Black pepper cons -1 Tsp
6. Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch
7. Green Cardamom - 2-3
8. Coconut powder - 2 TBSP
9. Dried red chilies - 4-5

For Vangi Bhat -

1. Vegetable oil - 1 TBSP
2. Chana dal - 2 Tsp
3. Urad dal -1 Tsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp
5. Hing powder - 1/4 Tsp
6. Red chillies - whole - 3-4
7. Curry leaves - 3-4
8. Vangi / eggplants - cut into cubes - 5-8 small or 1 big
9. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
10. Vangi Bhat masala - 2 TBSP
11. Salt to taste
12. Tamarind concentrate - 1 Tsp
13. Jaggery - 1/2 Tsp
14. Water - 1/2 cup
15. Cooked rice - 2 cup
16. Cilantro for garnishing.

How to Make Delicious Vegan Vangi Bhat Recipe : Step-by-Step Instructions

For Masala -

1. Heat a pan on medium heat. Add chana dal and urad dal. Dry roast for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add coriander seeds , cumin seeds , black pepper cons , cinnamon stick , coconut powder and dried red chilies . Dry roast for 3-4 minutes or till the spices start to leave aroma
3. Cool down and grind into a fine powder.

For Vangi bhat -

1. Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat.
2. Add oil and let it heat up.
3. Add chana dal and urad dal and roast till they start changing the color.
4. Add mustard seeds, hing powder, curry leaves, and whole red chilies.
5. Add the cut vangi or eggplants and saut for a minute.
6. Add turmeric powder, vangi bhat masala, and salt to taste. Mix well.
7. Add tamarind concentrate, jaggery, and water. Mix well.
8. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or till the eggplants are 3/4  done.
9. Add cooked rice and mix well.
10. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes.
11. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro.
12. Serve hot with a side of vegan raita

Serving Suggestions and Accompaniments for Vangi Bhat