VAANGI BHAAT- SK Khazana

Ingredients list for VAANGI BHAAT- SK Khazana

• 6-8 small brinjals vertically quartered
• 1½ cups basmati rice, soaked and drained
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 8-10 curry leaves
• ¾ cup whole cashewnuts
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons goda masala
• ¾ cup yogurt
• ½ cup scraped fresh coconut + for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves + for garnishing

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and cashewnuts, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder and goda masala, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add yogurt, mix and cook till the oil separates. Add coconut and brinjal and mix well.
4. Add rice, 3 cups water, salt and coriander leaves. Mix well, cover and cook till rice is done.
5. Garnish with coconut and coriander leaves and serve hot.