Vangi Bhath / Brinjal Rice / Kathrikai Sadham

A simple and tasty meal that can be done quickly within 10 to 15 minutes.I used MTR Vaangi Bhath Masala Powder so the process was much more easier
I followed the instructions given in the Packet except for 1 step ie I did not fry coconut in oil instead used for garnishing

Ingredients
Part 1 

• Cooked Rice - 1 1/2 cups

Raw or Basmati Rice

Part 2 - Seasoning

• Oil  + Ghee- 2 tablespoons
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Urad and Channa Dhal - 1/2 teaspoon each
• Green Chilly - 3 nos
• Curry leaves - few
• Hing - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cashews or Raw Peanuts - little or as required

Part 3 - Brinjal Gravy

• Cut Brinjals - 3 cups
• Vangi Bhath Masala Powder - 3 teaspoons
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Tamarind Water - 1/2 cup
• Jaggery - little

Part 4 - Garnish

• Grated Coconut - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped Coriander Leaves - little
• Cashews - optional

Method
Step 1 - Seasoning

• Heat oil + ghee in a kadai.Crackle mustard seeds
• Fry channa, urad dhals and green chillies
• Add curry leaves.Sprinkle hing
• Fry cashewnuts or peanuts now

Step 2 - Brinjal Gravy

• Put chopped brinjals and stir well
• Add turmeric powder, MTR Vangi Bhath Masala Powder and salt.Mix well
• Pour tamarind extract and add jaggery
• Let it boil

• Close it with lid and let it get cooked
• It will be a semi solid gravy
• Add little bit of grated coconut and switch off the stove
• Mix well

Step 3- Vangi Bhath

• Now add the cooked rice and mix well
• Garnish with coriander leaves, grated coconut and cashews (optional)

Serve it with Tiffin Sambar , Coconut Chutney and Fried Pappad