Brinjal Rice (Vangi Bath)

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice
5 brinjals with stems
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
1 stalk curry leaves
1/4 tsp cinnamon-clove powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
oil as required
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp butter

Preparation:

* Wash, clean and soak rice in 3 cups salted water for 20 minutes.
* Cut brinjals lengthwise, keeping stems attached.
* Heat oil,add mustard and cumin seeds, bayleaf,allow to splutter.
* Add asafoetida, curry leaves, stir.
* Add brinjals, garam masala, cinnamon clove powder, stir for a minute.
* Drain and save rice from water. Add rice, stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
* Add all other ingredients and stir gently.
* Add 3 cups saved water. Add salt to taste.
* Cover, simmer and cook till rice is done.
* Garnish with coriander leaves and Serve hot.