Aubergine Flavoured Rice ( Vanghi Bhaat ) Recipe

• 4 Tbsp. sunflower oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 lrg onion minced
• 12 x curry leaves
• 300 gm aubergines cued
• 300 gm basmati rice
• 1 tsp turmeric pwdr
• 1 tsp chilli pwdr
• 1 tsp garam masala pwdr
• 4 Tbsp. coriander leaves minced
• 4 x wedges of lemon salt

1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add in the cumin seeds.
2. Stir for a minute and add in the onion and curry leaves.
3. When the onion is golden brown add in the aubergines and stir fry for a couple of min.
4. Add in the rice spices and salt.
5. Mix and fry till the rice becomes translucent/soft.
6. Add in 600ml warm water stir and bring to the boil.
7. Then reduce the heat cover and simmer till the rice is cooked and fluffy.
8. Remove from the heat and serve warm garnished with coriander and lemon wedges.
9. A festive nce dish from Maharashtra and is often served at weddings.
10. Serves 4

sunflower oil, cumin seeds, onion, curry, aubergines cued, basmati rice, turmeric, chilli pwdr, garam masala, coriander leaves, wedges of lemon salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/aubergine-flavoured-rice-vanghi-bhaat-71514 (may not work)