As i already told i like brinjals very much.On sundays i don't want to spend more time in the kitchen.I like to prefer the recipes that will take less time.So that i can spend time with my hubby.So the recipe follows like this............................
BRINJALS....................5-6(medium sized)
MIXED VEGGIES.......like carrot,beans,peas etc.(optional)
ONION.........................1 big size
GINGER GARLIC PASTE.......1tsp
SALT TO TASTE
FOR POWDER:
coriander seeds ..........2tbsp
blackgram dal .............3tbsp
chilli .............................8
cumin .........................1tbsp
fenugreek seeds ........1/2tbsp
cinnamon ...................2 big pieces
cloves ...........................6
Fry all the ingredients above in 2 tsp oil and grind them to a fine powder.U can keep the powder for a long time also.
Heat oil in a pan .Add cashews and after that add onion.Fry them till reddish brown.After that add ginger garlic paste.Add brinjal pieces and the veggies .Fry them for 2-3 min.Add cleaned rice .Add salt and the and 2 .tsp of grounded powder.Add water and cover with lid.Once the rice cooked well add tamarind paste and cook with it for 5-6 min.Add sugar and take away from the stove.
Serve hot with pineapple raitha.