Name: Brinjal Rice recipe by Priya Srinivasan at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 5-6 Brinjals; 1 medium onion; 1 medium tomatoes; 2-3 tbsp oil; Curry leaves a few; Salt to taste; 1 tsp shredded ginger; Fresh Coriander for garnishing; Roast n Grind; 2 tbsp Chana Dal/Gram Dal; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Skinned Peanuts; 1 tbsp fresh grated coconut; 5-6 Red Chillies; marble-sized tamarind

ABOUT Brinjal Rice RECIPE

A finger-licking rice, mixed with spicy brinjal masala, a quick mixed rice for your lunch box

Ingredients Serving: 2

2 cups cooked rice
5-6 Brinjals
1 medium onion
1 medium tomatoes
2-3 tbsp oil
Curry leaves a few
Salt to taste
1 tsp shredded ginger
Fresh Coriander for garnishing
Roast n Grind
2 tbsp Chana Dal/Gram Dal
1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
1 tbsp Skinned Peanuts
1 tbsp fresh grated coconut
5-6 Red Chillies
marble-sized tamarind

Instructions

Dry Roast the ingredients under Roast n Grind, except tamarind and coconut. Grind the roasted ingredients along with tamarind and coconut Coarsely.
Remove the stem of the brinjals and slice them lengthwise.
Heat oil in a Non-stick Pan, Splutter mustard seeds, add hing and Curry leaves.
Add onions and saute until translucent, next add tomatoes, add 1/4 cup water and let Tomatoes Cook and become soft and ooze oil.
Next add Brinjals, Mix well.Cover and cook in a low flame for 10 minutes.
When the Brinjals are half-cooked, add the grounded masala powder and salt to it.Mix well.
Cover and Cook in a Simmer flame until done, takes about 8-10 minutes.
Take it off the stove, Add the Cooked Rice and mix well. Garnish with Coriander leaves and shredded ginger. Serve Warm with Spiced Yogurt.

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