SIMPLE BRINJAL RICE

Ingredients:

2 cups of cooked cold rice

200 grms brinjals cut into cubes
50 grms tomato chopped
1 tbs roasted ground nuts
1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder

¼ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp urad dal
½ tsp ginger paste
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tsp oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:
Heat the ghee or oil in a wok.
Add in the mustard seeds, urad dal.
Let them splutter, add in the ground nuts
and the curry leaves and stir for a minute.

Add in the ginger paste and the cut brinjals,
And the chopped tomatoes.
Add in the chillie powder, coriander powder
and the turmeric powder.
Mix nicely and allow the mixture to cook.
Do not over cook the brinjals.

Add in the salt and garam masala powder.
Stir nicely, add in the cold cooked rice.
Mix well and dish out.
Garnish with the coriander leaves.