South Indian Style Vangi Bhaat Recipe By Preetha
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Method
1. Take groundnut oil in a kadhai.
2. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green long brinjal, turmeric powder and salt.
3. Stir all ingredients and keep it under a lid for about 1 minute.
4. Add the masala made in the kadhai and mix. Let it be for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Finally, add cooked kolam rice in the kadhai.
6. Add some salt and mix the rice with the brinjal and masala.
7. Take it out in a plate/bowl and sprinkle some boondi over the top.