Brinjal Rice
by Tarla Dalal
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The king of vegetables served in a new avatar! the succulent brinjal or eggplant is pressure-cooked in a unique blend of spices and rice. This rice is a complete meal by itself and a wonderful treat for brinjal lovers. Dig-in!
For the spice powder- Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
How to proceed- Combine the tamarind with ¼ cup of water in a bowl and mix very well. Keep aside.
- Combine the roasted sesame seeds and peanuts in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the chana dal, dry red chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- When the mustard seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, rice, brinjals, turmeric powder, spice powder and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 ¼ cups of hot water and tamarind-water mixture, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the peanut-sesame powder and grated coconut to the rice and mix gently with a fork.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 419 cal |
Protein | 10 g |
Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
Fiber | 9.5 g |
Fat | 18.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 119 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 3.8 mg |
Vitamin C | 5.8 mg |
Folic Acid | 33.4 mcg |
Calcium | 155 mg |
Iron | 2.1 mg |
Magnesium | 0 mg |
Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Sodium | 6.2 mg |
Potassium | 147.9 mg |
Zinc | 2.4 mg |
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