Brinjal Rice is a delicious South Indian recipe which is quick and easy to make and can be used for lunch box. Brinjals are sauteed in onion and spices and mixed with rice in this dish. Brinjals provide a high amount of dietary fiber and is a good food for weight loss.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cooked Rice - 2 cups
- Brinjals - 6, medium sized
- Onion - 1, medium sized
- Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam masala - 1 tsp
- Green chillies - 1, slit lengthwise
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves - Few
- Salt - To taste
- Ghee - 1 tbsp
- Oil - 1 tbsp
Method
- Cut the brinjals lengthwise and soak them in water to prevent discoloration.
- Spread the cooked rice evenly in a wide bowl/plate and mix it gently with ghee and salt. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
- Once the mustard seeds start to splutter add curry leaves, chopped onion and green chillies. Saute well till the onion color changes to light brown.
- Now add the brinjals & salt and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder & garam masala and cook covered in medium heat until the brinjals are cooked. Sprinkle some water if needed.
- Now add rice and cook gently without mashing up the rice for 3 minutes in low-medium heat.
