Easy N Simple Vaangi bhath (brinjal rice)

I love Brinjal/Eggplant/Aubergine in all forms and particularly when sauteed n mixed with rice is my favorite. As the traditional Vaangi bhat recipe involves more time and also a lengthy preparation I always prefer this Brinjal rice. To me, this  is very simple and quick Brinjal rice/Vaangi Bhat. And is one of my H's favorite lunch box recipe. This rice recipe requires very simple/common ingredients with few Indian spices. This Brinjal rice doesn't require any special side dishes, simple potato chips/papad or pickle is enough. The recipe as follows...

Ingredients

1. Brinjal (small purple color)    5no.s
2. cooked rice       1 cup
3. onion  (chopped)   1 medium 
4. tomato (chopped)     1(small size)
5. dry red chillies       2no.s
6. turmeric powder    a pinch
7. chilli powder    1 tsp
8. coriander powder       1 tsp
9. cumin powder   1/2 tsp
10. garam masala     1/2 tsp
11. mustard seed       1/4 tsp
12. chanadal         1/2 tsp
13. urad dal    1/2 tsp
14. hing          1/2 tsp

Method

• Heat a pan with oil and add mustar seeds when they pop add chana dal ,urad dal,red chillies and hing.
• fry for few minutes and add chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
• Now add the cut brinjal (length wise) and turmeric powder
• Fry for 5 mintues or until the brinjal  get sauted nicely .
• now add the chopped tomatoes along with chilli powder,cumin powder,coriander powder and garam masala
• Mix well until the brinjal nicely coated with the masala
• Add 1/4 cup water ,salt  mix well and close it with a lid
• Let it stand  till the brinjal gets cooked .(the masala should not be too watery )
• Now add the cooked rice and mix well with the brinjal masala
• Garnish with coriander leaves,now the brinjal rice is ready to eat .