First, wash and soak rice for 2o minutes
Soak brinjal in water. sprinkle salt and soak for 20 minutes
saute cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, pepper, and cumin seeds; mix well
furthermore add coconut, ginger, and garlic; saute till they turn aromatic and change color
Cool and grind with little water
Add oil and heat
Furthermore, add bay leaf, brinjal, and onion; saute till the raw smell goes off and the brinjal change color
add tomato, turmeric powder, and salt; saute till tomatoes turn slightly mushy
Furthermore, add the ground masala and curd; saute for 30 seconds
Add chilli powder; give a quick mix
Furthermore, add rice and mix well
add water; mix well and boil
Finally, add sesame oil and pressure cook for 2 whistles
Do natural pressure release and fluff the rice