How long does Brinjal Rice take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Brinjal Rice serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Brinjal Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Brinjal Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Brinjal Rice?

1 cup Rice, 2 cup Brinjal, ½ tbsp Tamarind, ½ cup Onion, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Rice?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Brinjal Rice?

About 326 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Brinjal Rice

Name: Brinjal Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Tamarind; ½ cup Water; 1 cup Rice; As Needed Water; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Chana Dal; 1 inch Cinnamon; 10 Black Peppercorns; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 2½ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Chana Dal; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 20 Curry leaves; 1 pinch Asafoetida; ½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 cup Brinjal, Thick Slices; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water

45 min
mild
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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10 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Vangi Bath · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Vegan Dairy-free

Brinjal rice, or Karnataka vangi bath: rice tossed with brinjal in tamarind and a roasted coconut spice powder. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

24 items

4 people

Tamarind½ tbsp
Water3¼ cup
Rice1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Chana Dal1½ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Black Peppercorns10
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Cloves3
Green Cardamom2
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Poppy Seeds½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)1 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves20
Asafoetida1 pinch
Onion, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Brinjal, Thick Slices2 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	326kcal	1304kcal
Protein	6.5g	26g
Carbohydrate	55g	219g
Fat	10g	41g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	3.5g	14g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of hot water for at least 20 minutes.
TamarindWater
2
Soak the rice in water for at least 15 minutes.
RiceWater
3
To make the masala powder, dry roast the coriander seeds and dry red chilli for 30 seconds on low heat. To this, add the chana dal, cinnamon and peppercorns and saute until the chana dal starts to change its colour, around 2 minutes. Then add the methi seeds, cloves, cardamom, urad dal, cumin seeds and poppy seeds. Continue cooking on low heat until the spices turn aromatic.
Coriander SeedsDry Red ChilliChana DalCinnamonBlack PeppercornsFenugreek SeedsClovesGreen CardamomUrad Dal (split)CuminPoppy Seeds
4
Add the grated coconut and roast until the coconut starts to turn golden brown. Turn off the heat and allow this mixture to cool. Blend it into a fine powder.
Coconut (Grated)
5
Add rice to a pressure cooker with 2 ½ cups of water and ½ tsp of salt. Cook for 1 whistle.
WaterSalt
6
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then add in chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida. Then add in the sliced onions and let them cook for 1 minute.
OilMustard SeedsChana DalUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesAsafoetidaOnion
7
Add the brinjal, turmeric and 1 tsp salt. Saute them and cook them for 2 minutes.
BrinjalTurmeric PowderSalt
8
Add the previously prepared masala powder and tamarind pulp. Cook covered for 5 more minutes until the brinjal is soft and the masalas are cooked.
9
Add ¼ cup of water and allow to simmer for 2 more minutes.
Water
10
Turn off the heat and add in the rice. Mix well to combine.

Before you start

How long does Brinjal Rice take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Brinjal Rice serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Brinjal Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Brinjal Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Brinjal Rice?: 1 cup Rice, 2 cup Brinjal, ½ tbsp Tamarind, ½ cup Onion, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Rice?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Brinjal Rice?: About 326 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

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K AbbiraamJuly 2023
Everyone loved it, taste like bissi belle bath and puliodharai had a child, really enjoyable.
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A Cookd cookJuly 2023
esay to cook
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A Cookd cookApril 2023
colour not matched I think due to Chilli u used.. taste was awesome
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Maha JayDecember 2022
came out well 😌
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Pooja ShankarMay 2022
Tasted insanely delicious!