Brinjal Pulao

Ingredients list for Brinjal Pulao

• 8-10 Baby Brinjal cut into four pieces
• 1 1/2 cup Rice boiled
• 5 tablespoons Oil
• 1 tablespoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 6 Whole dry red chillies
• 1 sprigs Curry leaves
• 2 medium Onions,sliced
• 4 Green chillies,slit
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• a pinch Asafoetida
• to taste Salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• Masala powder
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 4 Whole dry red chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Green cardamoms

Method

1. Wash and boil rice in plenty of water till three-fourths done. Drain well, mix two tablespoons of oil and set aside to cool.
2. Cut brinjals into four keeping the stem intact. Soak chana dal for about ten minutes, drain and keep aside Heat two teaspoons of oil and lightly fry the masala powder ingredients. Cool and grind to a coarse powder.
3. Heat the remaining oil and temper with mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and soaked chana dal. Fry till well-roasted and light brown in colour. Add onions and sauté till it turns pink. Add green chillies and stir.
4. Add brinjals and stir-fry on high heat till it is half done. Sprinkle turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt. Mix and add tamarind pulp.
5. Add the masala powder and cook till brinjals are almost done. Mix the rice into this thoroughly and toss over high heat. Reduce heat, sprinkle two tablespoons of water, cover and cook till the rice is soft and completely cooked.

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