Brinjal/Peas Rice

Ingredients :

1. 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
2. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
3. 1 chilli chopped
4. 1 cup chopped brinjal
5. 1 cup diced potatoes
6. 1/2 cup green peas
7. 1 cup basmati rice, washed and kept aside for 20 mts
8. 2 cups warm water
9. 2 tsp garam masala powder
10. 1/2 tsp haldi
11. salt to taste

Method : Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, and when they splutter, mix in chilli. Stir in brinjal and potatoes; saute for 5 minutes. Add green peas, rice, water, garam masala and haldi. Pressure cook till whistle is about to blow, then lower heat and cook 5 minutes. Set aside till steam dissipates. Serve alone, or with chutney.