Clean and pressure cook rice with 2+1/4 cups of water. Spread the cooked rice in a plate and keep it aside.

Add 2 tbsp oil in a pan and when it’s warm, add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add asafetida, onions and curry leaves and sauté till onions turn translucent.

Add brinjal and sauté for few minutes till they are cooked and soft.

Add turmeric powder, Vangi bath masala and mix well. Now add cooked rice, salt to taste and mix well.

Remove from flame, transfer in a bowl and serve with raita.