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Baigan Bhaat

Features

Rice item, served with main course, suitable for vegetarians, festive dish from Maharashtra (a state in south-west India)

Ingredients  (Click here for measurement conversion)

Sunflower oil - 4 Tablespoons

Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

Onion - 1 large, chopped

Curry leaves - 12

Aubergines - 300 gm, cubed

Basmati rice - 300 gm

Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon

Coriander leaves chopped - 4 Tablespoons

Lemon - 4 wedges

Salt - to taste

Hot water - 600 ml

Method

• Heat the oil in a sauce pan and add the cumin seeds.

• Stir for a minute and add the onion and curry leaves.

• When the onion is golden, add the aubergines and stir fry for a couple of minutes.

• Add the rice, spices and salt.

• Mix and fry until the rice becomes translucent.

• Add hot water, stir and bring to the boil.

• Then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and fluffy.

• Remove from the heat.

• Serve hot, garnished with coriander and lemon wedges.

• A festive nce dish from Maharashtra and is often served at weddings.

Comments

Serves: 4

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