Spinach & Aubergine Rice / Variety Rice / Lunch Box Recipes

Spinach Aubergine Rice is a healthy and innovative combination recipe in which aubergines were cooked in a spinach paste with the addition of garam masala and mixed with cooked rice. Addition of lemon juice is to balance the taste of spinach and aubergine and also gives a yummy flavor to the rice. It is a Perfect lunch box recipe and can be served  with raita and chips. Simple and healthy recipe for kids too....

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup Rice, Cooked
• 1 1/2 Cup Chopped Spinach leaves
• 1 Onion, Finely Chopped
• 4 Green chillies
• 5-6 Aubergines / Brinjal / Kathirikai, chopped into 4 pieces lengthwise
• 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
• 3 Tbsp Oil
• 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 Tbsp Channa dal

Method :

• Cook rice and keep aside.

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add chopped spinach leaves and 2 green chillies.

• Saute for a minute and remove from the flame.

• Cool and grind into fine paste.

• Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pan and add the chopped Aubergines / Brinjals.

• Fry them for couple of minutes in a medium flame and remove. keep aside.

• Now add the remaining oil to the same pan and add mustard seeds.

• Once it starts spluttering, add channa dal followed by chopped onions.

• Meanwhile, slice the remaining green chillies and add it to the pan.

• Saute for a minute and add the lightly fried aubergines followed by spinach paste.

• Add garam masala and salt. Mix well and cook  for 6-8 minutes in a medium flame or till the spinach mixture turns dry.

• Once done, add the cooked rice and mix well. 

• Simmer it for couple for minutes and switch of the flame.

• Add lemon juice and mix slowly without breaking the rice.

• Serve hot.

Serving Options :

Serve with Onion Raita and chips.

Notes :

• Groundnuts and cashews can also be added along with mustard seeds and channa dal.

• Adjust green chillies according to the spicy level.

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