Vangi Bath (eggplant rice)

This is also a rice dish from Karnataka.This is one of the favorite dishes of the people there.
Ready-made masala powder is available in Indian Grocery stores.But I use fresh ground masala which I prepare at home.You can even use the big  American eggplant.It is a mouth watering dish!

cooked rice-1 cup
brinjals- 4thinly sliced
curry leaves- 1 sprig
mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
salt- to taste
oil- 1/4 cup

For Masala:
channa dal- 2tsp
urad dhal - 3tsp
grated coconut-3 tsp
jeera- 1tsp
dhania seeds- 1tsp
turmeric pwd- 3/4 tsp
methi seeds- 4 number
red chillies- 5
slightly roast the above and grind it into powder.
Method:
Heat oil(3tsp) in a non stick skillet.Add brinjals slices and stir fry them until cooked on medium heat.
In another pan heat oil(4tsp).When hot add mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
Add 4 tsps of ground masala,fried brinjals and salt.
Stir for 1-2 min.Then add rice and mix well.
Serve hot with papads and curd.