Vangi Bhaat

This ones a maharashtrian trad..
You Need
1 huge or 3-4 small brinjals
1 cup mixed veggies of your choice
5-6 cashewnuts
1 tbsp gram dal
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 cup rice
2 tbsp sambhar powder
2 green chillie vertically slit
a pinch of turmeric powder
1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
1 tsp jaggery(optional)

Cook rice so that each grain is separate
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds.Allow to splutter.
Add green chillies.
Add gram dal and saute for a min.
Add coconut.Saute just till its golden brown and remove this mix from the pan.
Heat the other tbsp of oil.
Add all veggies n brinjal.Add turmeric and saute till veggies r tender.
Add tamarind and jaggery.
Now add the coco mix and cooked rice.
Mix well and serve with onion raita.