Ingredients:
2 cups long-grain rice, cooked 2-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes vegetable oil 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds 2 teaspoons yellow split peas 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 3/4-inch stick of cinnamon 3 tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon turmeric Posted by: Anonymous Date Posted: 3/1/01
Preparation:
This great Indian dish should be served at room temperature. It's not hot, but it is spicy.
Place the eggplant into a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well and allow to sit for half an hour.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over a medium flame. Add the coriander, seeds, split peas, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir well. When the spices have darkened, remove them and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
In the same pan, fry the coconut, stirring constantly. When it turns a golden-brown, remove and place on the paper towel.
In another skillet, saute the eggplant until it is cooked through. It should turn a bruised dark brown. Be careful not to add too much oil in the process. Remove, set aside, and keep warm.
Put the dried spices into a mortar and grind into a fine powder. You'll find that a well-cleaned coffee grinder works well as a substitute.
In a small pot, combine the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, turmeric, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 3 minutes.
In a skillet, add the cooked rice and the eggplant and saute with very little oil. Mix well. Allow the mixture to cool. Add 2 more tablespoons of vegetable oil; mix well. Add the coconut-spice mixture and the lemon mixture. Mix well and serve.
Submitted By: Pravin Lokhande
