Brinjal Masala Rice

( Vangi Bhath )

Ingredients:-

1. 1 Cup Rice ( Any variety -- Washed )
2. 1 Cup chopped brinjals / eggplant ( cubes )
3. 1 medium sized onion ( finely chopped )
4. 1/2 medium sized tomato ( finely chopped )
5. 1 tbsp Red Chilli powder ( as per your requirement )
6. 1 tbsp Salt (to taste )
7. 1/2 tbsp Garam masala powder
8. 1/2 tbsp Corriander powder
9. 1/2 tbsp Cumin powder
10. 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
11. 1/4 tbsp Hing / Asafoetida
12. Cilantro (finely chopped - to garnish )
13. 1 Bay leaf
14. 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds
15. 2 tbsp Oil
16. 1 tbsp Ghee ( Clarified butter )

Method:-

1.  Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.

2.  Add a bay leaf, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida and Turmeric powder. To this add chopped onions,
     sprinkle some salt and saute for a few mins till translucent. Next add ginger garlic paste and
     saute for a few more mins till the raw smell of onions and the ginger garlic paste goes away.
3. Add chopped tomato and eggplant cubes and saute for another 2-3 mins and then add washed
    rice. Keep sauteing continuously for another 2 mins so that the rice doesn't stick to the pan and
    is evenly toasted.
4. Now add some red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala. Mix well and
    saute for 1 more minute. Then add two cups of water, salt to taste and let it come to a boil. Add
    1 tbsp ghee.
5. Pressure cook (2-3 whistles).
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
7. Serve hot.

Enjoy!!!