Brinjal Rice ( Zero Oil Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
Brinjal has a unique flavour that is enhanced by the masala used in this dish. Grind the masala fresh every time, for that tantalizing aroma! Brinjal is rich in both calcium and folic acid, making this dish a nutritional treat too! The Brinjal cook fast, so cook it for just one whistle to avoid overcooking.
Brinjal Rice ( Zero Oil Recipe ) recipe - How to make Brinjal Rice ( Zero Oil Recipe )
Soaking time: 10 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Powder
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
50 mm (2") piece cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
2 slit green chillies
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
Other Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sliced brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
1 1/4 cups brown rice , soaked for 10 minutes and drained
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cardamoms (elaichi)
12 of cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the powder
How to proceed
For the powder
- For the powder
- Heat a broad non-stick pan, add all the ingredients and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside and allow it to cool completely.
- Transfer the mixture to the mixer and blend it to a smooth powder. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine all the ingredients and the prepared powder alongwith 2½ cups of hot water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 236 cal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 33.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 31.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 74.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 102 mg |
| Phosphorus | 192.4 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 252.6 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
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Somehow dint like it that much. Maybe because my rice became lumpy after it got cooked. Dint use the brown rice.
Mam may I use normal rice in place of brown rice
Brinjal has a unique flavour that is enhanced by the masala used in this dish.
Loved this recipe cooked with zero oil and having loads of brinjal.
Nice dish. its like brinjal pulao..very flavoursome and filling!