I go to the farmers market once a week.Since it is nearby, I walk which serves the purpose of exercise as well as enjoy the crisp morning air!


 As soon as I enter the premises, I usually search for fruits , veggies, greens that are new to me. There are a few shop keepers who know this and tell me that such and such a veggie/ fruit is on sale and some even share the health benefits and the methods in which they can be cooked!

So one day I saw this white colored brinjal that we rarely get here. It is buttery soft when cooked but does not turn mushy.My immediate thought was to make Vaangi bhaat. I told Lil Angel about this dish and she agreed to take it to school.

Unfortunately I woke up late the next day but still managed to make a quick version of the dish. Lil Angel liked it and came home with an empty lunch box…

I used:

Rice- 1/2 cup
Brinjal-4
Mustard-1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal-1/2 teaspoon
Chana dal-1/2 teaspoon
Onion-1, sliced
Tomato-1,small chopped
Sambar powder- 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder- a large pinch
Curry leaves- a few
OIl- 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste

Cook the rice like you normally would and spread on a plate to cool. See to that the grains are separate.Wash and chop the brinjal and keep it under water till required.

Heat oil in a pan and add the mistard,cumin, urad dal and chana dal.When the mustard pops, add the onion and curry leaves. Add the tomatoes when the onion turns soft.Saute for a minute.

Add the chopped brinjal[drain and discard the water] and saute. Add 1/4 cup water,turmeric .

Put in sambar powder,coriander powder, salt.Mix well.Cover and cook on low flame till the brinjal are a bit soft but not mushy. Add the cooked rice, mix well.Let the flavors blend for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Serve quick and easy brinjal with a crispy of your choice….

Bon Appetit….

16 thoughts on “Quick Brinjal Rice”

  1. Those brinjals look different..I was thinking about the light green ones we get, these are so white!..its been a while since I went vegetable shopping, I remember it used to be so much fun!

  2. Hey Padmajha! Am back after a looong hiatus from blogging. But so good to see your posts and catch up on all the lovely food you have been cooking up! The brinjal rice looks really good. Totally drool worthy!
    Hope you have been well ๐Ÿ™‚

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