Brinji

Serve - 3

Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 2 cup
Onion - 1m
Tomato - 2
Mint Leaves - 2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves - handful
Green Chillies - 4
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Saffron - 6 or 7 strands [Optional]
Cloves - 2
Bay Leaf - 1 or 2
Cardamom - 1
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp

Method
     Chop onion,tomato,green chillies,mint leaves and coriander leaves.
    In a sauce pan,heat oil add cloves,cinnamon,bay leaf and cardamom.Add onions,pinch of salt and saute until it is translucent.Add mint leaves,1 tsp of coriander leaves,ginger garlic paste and saute.Add tomatoes and green chillies.Saute until tomatoes are soft.Add 4 cups of water,saffron and required salt.When the water starts boiling,add the rice.Mix well,close the lid and allow it cook for 5 to 8 minutes.When the rice is completely done,garnish with coriander leaves.
    Serve hot with raitha.