Ingredients:

Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups
Brinjals 3-4 med. sized
salt
Tendli 8-10
red chillies 6-7
corriander seeds 2 tsps
dry coconut 1/2cup
cumin seeds 1tsp
oil 4tsps
cloves 5-6
green cardamoms 2-3
bay leaves 2
turmeric powder 1tsp
cashewnuts 10
scraped coconut 2tsps

Method of preparation:

soak basmati rice in water for 30min.
cut brinjals into cubes and soak in salt water while adding a pinch of turmeric powder.
cut tendli lengthwise into four .
roast redchillies, coriander seeds, grated dry coconut and cumin seeds and grind them into fine paste.
heat oil in a wide mouthed pan, add cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and stir-fry.
add ground masala, cut vegetables, turmeric powder and stir fry.
add rice n 3cups boiling water and cook covered until done.
garnish with cashewnuts and scraped coconut.
serve hot.