Vangi Bath

Karnataka brinjal rice — small, tender brinjal pieces sautéed with vangi bath masala (a blend of coriander, red chilli, cinnamon, clove, and sesame) and mixed with cooked rice, peanuts, and curry leaves. The masala is what distinguishes it from simple fried brinjal rice; a quick-cooking Karnataka favourite served at weddings and tiffin houses alongside pappad and raita.