Baingan Pulao

Ingredients list for Baingan Pulao

• 1 cup Basmati Rice soaked
• 3 Amritsari urad dal wadis crushed (50 grams)
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• to taste Salt
• 4 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Soak rice in two cups of water for half an hour. Drain. Cut brinjals into one-inch sized cubes. Keep them soaked in water to avoid discolouration. Heat half the ghee in a pan. Add cinnamon and cloves. Sauté. Add rice and stir for a few minutes. Add two cups of water and salt to taste. Stir. Heat remaining ghee in another pan. Add chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
2. Add brinjal cubes and salt and sauté on high heat till the brinjal becomes slightly brown. Add garam masala powder and tamarind pulp to the onions and brinjals. Add this to the rice. Mix well.
3. . Cover and let it cook on low heat till the rice is almost done. Add freshly scraped coconut and chopped coriander leaves. Cover and cook on low heat till rice is cooked and serve hot.

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