Masaala Bhat (Spicy Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 tb Coriander seed; ground
• 4 Green chilies
• 1 lg Asian eggplant; cubed
• 1 tb Cumin seed
• 1 ts Mustard seed; brown
• 1/2 ts Turmeric
• 1 lg Red potatoes; cubed
• 3 -(up to)
• 1/2 c Green peas; frozen
• 1/4 c Cashews; raw, split
• 4 -(up to)
• 6 Cloves
• 1 ts Salt or adjust amount to taste
• 1 Sprig karhi leaves
• 1/2 c Peanuts; unsalted
• 3 c Basmati rice
• 1/2 c Cilantro; chopped
• 1/2 c Coconut shreds; unsweetened
• 1/4 c Ghee
• 1 tb Sesame seeds
• 1/2 ts Peppercorns
• 2 Sticks cinnamon