Ingredients

• Cooked rice - 200 g
• Brinjal - 300 g
• Large onions - 2 (Cut thin and lengthwise)
• Coriander leaves to garnish
• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Besan dal - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Asafoetida - A pinch
• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• Roast without oil and powder coarsely the following:
• Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
• Dry red chilli - 6 (Adjust number to taste)
• Black pepper - 3/4 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tbsp
• Besan dal - 1 tbsp

How to Make Brinjal Rice

• Spread the cooked rice in a plate and pour ghee over it.
• Mix the ghee well so that the rice grains will stay separate.
• Wash the brinjal and cut finely.
• Heat 2 tbsps of oil and add mustard seeds.
• Add the urad and besan dal after the mustard splutters.
• Add asafoetida and the sliced onions.
• Fry for a minute and add the cut brinjal.
• Add salt and turmeric powder and saute well. The brinjal should become soft and fully cooked.
• Add the powdered masala and mix thoroughly.
• Mix the rice with this mixture and garnish with coriander leaves.