6–8 baby aubergines (or two medium aubergines), chopped into 2cm/¾in cubes
1 tsp chopped fresh green chilli (adjust to taste)
25g/1oz fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), chopped (or 3 tbsp dried methi)
small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
3cm/1¼in fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
1 onion, thinly sliced
1½ onions, diced
1 large potato chopped into 1cm/½in cubes
175g/6oz basmati rice
2 cardamom pods
½ cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp black mustard seeds
salt
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1½ tsp turmeric
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú butter