1 cup onion finely chopped |
2 teaspoons oil |
1 cup eggplant cubes, peeled |
1/2 cup raw nuts -- (peanuts, cashews, or pecans) |
1 cup fresh tomato cubes; peeled |
1 cup apple cubes; peeled |
2 cloves garlic peeled |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -- (to taste) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cumin seeds |
1 teaspoon mustard or dill seeds |
2 teaspoons ground red pepper or chile-powder |
1 Cup water as needed |
4 cups brown rice; precooked -- still warm (brown Basmati is best) |
1/2 cup raisins -- (optional) |
1/2 cup coconut; shredded -- (optional) |