Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg – Rice
• 1 bunch – Coriander leaves
• 8-10 Cloves – Garlic
• 8-10 – Green chillies
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp – Turmeric powder
• Mustard Seeds
• 2 tsp – Oil
• 1-2 – Brinjals (cut in fours)
• 1-2 – Potatoes (cut in cubes)
• 4-5 – Small size Onions (peeled)

Method:

1. Soak the rice.
2. Make a paste of coriander leaves, garlic and green chillies.
3. In a thick bottom vessel put 2 tsp of oil. When the oil is hot add mustard seeds.
4. Once the seeds splutter, add the ground masala, salt and turmeric powder.
5. Fry the masala till golden brown.
6. Add the rice and cook till done.
7. For the Vegetables:
8. Masala is the same as for the rice, except the mustard seeds.
9. In a kadai put oil and fry the masala till golden brown.
10. Add the vegetables and little water and cook till the vegetables are done.
11. Eat with the rice.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering