VANGIBATH

required:ghee-1 tbsp,oil-1 tbsp,India gate basmathi rice-2 cups,water-3 cups,purple long brinjal-1/2 kg,coriander-small bunch,coconut-1/2 of a large size grated,green chillies-6,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,onion-1 medium sliced thin and halved,garam masala pd-1 tsp
method
soak the rice for 15-20 min.wash the brinjal and dice them into fingers.keep them soaked in salted water.meanwhile heat a pan with oil,ghee.saute the onions along with green chillies,turmeric pd.when the onions are lightly brown, tip in the ginger&garlic paste.fry until the raw smell disappears.now add the brinjal[squeeze and throw away water] to the pan and cover for 2 min on high flame.open and saute until almost the brinjal is soft.tip in coconut,coriander,garam masala and mix well.start cooking the rice in water using a rice cooker or a pan.when the rice is half cooked and starts floating add the prepared masala and mix well.cover until it's done

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