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    Aloo Baingan: Indian-style Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry

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    This Aloo Baingan is a fairly simple recipe, and one that doesn't require too much prep work in advance. I like to serve this with some Dal and a Pulao for a quick and simple dinner. Add in a chopped salad or some Raita, and you have a complete balanced and nutritious meal ready.

    A bowl of Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry)

    I can't deny the fact that my cooking has many a time reflected my moods. Like the time I baked four large pizzas because I was feeling artistic and wanted to create a masterpiece, literally! Or when I bake a lusciously rich chocolate cake to give myself a pat on the back. Or even the time when I cooked an extravagant 5-course meal to thank Hubby Dear for a wonderful Valentine gift. And especially today, when I cooked this Aloo Baingan for dinner after a long chat on the phone with a very close friend who I actually learnt it from years ago.

    When I look back, I always seem to remember food as something that brought our family together. Whenever we were happy or had any big news to share, food would most definitely become the center of our attention. I remember most of our birthday celebrations not by the gifts we received, but by the feast my Mom made for us. Trips home from college during the summer were often preceded by many telephone calls of planning out the menu for the day I arrived.

    Most of our weekends were spent entertaining friends and family. I fondly remember my Mom working her way through a lavish meal irrespective of how many guests we were expecting. She would always say that it's better to have food leftover than let your guests leave feeling unfull. It should be noted that unless you eat till you're ready to drop, my Mom thinks you haven't yet had enough. And so, it is from her that I have inherited this need to cook for my loved ones, and feed them till I know they can't be fed anymore.

    Take for instance this lovely Aloo Baingan recipe. I remembered eating something like it a few years ago at a friend's home. A bunch of us were getting together for a game night and she made an elaborate meal to kick off the evening. As an ardent fan of eggplant, this dish was a highlight for me that evening. I called her up the very next day and she was happy to share her recipe of the Aloo Baingan that was served.

    I've made this recipe a million times over the years, each time tweaking it a bit to suit our tastes, and it has now morphed into one of our family favourites. Little Dude often throws a fit when I make Baingan Bharta - claiming he HATES eggplant - but even he enjoys a serving of this Aloo Baingan served alongside some freshly made rotis.

    A bowl of Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry)
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    Aloo Baingan (Indian-style Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
    • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
    • 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • ¼ teaspoon amchoor powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 medium-sized potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 3 long eggplants cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 2 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges
    • water as needed
    • finely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan and in cumin seeds. Once it starts to sizzle, add in ginger, garlic and onions. Fry till the onions become tender and start to lightly brown along the edges.
    • Stir in spices, salt and tomato paste to mix well.
    • Add in potatoes and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes till they begin to soften. If the potatoes and spices start to stick to the pan, then add in a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
    • Once the potatoes are partially cooked, add in the eggplant and tomatoes, and give it all a good mix to coat well with the spices. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes till the potatoes and eggplant are completely cooked through.
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

    This post was originally published in June 2008 and has been recently updated.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you will surely love my Baingan Bharta, Masala Mushroom and Jeera Aloo recipe as well.

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    Comments

    1. Rahul says

      August 05, 2020 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner today - it was our 2nd anniversary and my wife absolutely LOVES eggplant! I'm not a cook but your recipe was very easy and quite simple to follow. Not to mention, very delicious - we licked the bowl clean... no leftovers! This really boosted my confidence in the kitchen and I can't wait to try some more of your recipes. The home-style Chicken Curry and Palak Paneer are next on my list.

      Reply
    2. Kara says

      November 04, 2010 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it today and it was fabulous!! thanks

      Reply
    3. Anne says

      July 08, 2009 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I tried it. Absolutley delicious. I'm not an eggplant fan. You got me hooked!- Anne

      Reply
    4. Soma says

      June 24, 2009 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome place you have here, delicious recipes, simply written & easy to follow!

      I made this, esp. bcoz I have been making eggplant with nigella .. which had started as a spur of the moment spice choice & my family came to love it. I was happy and surprised to see the use of kalonji in this. your method was easier than mine & we loved it. Thanks, Meena!

      Reply
    5. Manasi says

      May 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Iam no a eggplant fan, but the hubby is, this one will be for him! thanx!

      Reply
    6. Fussion food lover says

      October 12, 2008 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Considering I am not the kind that likes to go by recipes, just so I can tap into my creativity (hubby and dotty are the usual guinea pigs!) and so my cooking reflects the mood of the day/week/gathering, having found this website a few weeks ago, have been going ga ga over most recipes. In adition to my own concoctions of fusion cusines (Indian Italian - try Keema Lasgna, spicy spinach bread casserole, chicken corn sphaghetti, so on soforth).. this blog is adding color to our kitchen (& adding more shelfs to our already large pantry!).

      Reply
    7. Natashya says

      June 26, 2008 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night. I used 1 giant eggplant instead and did not have any amchoor powder.

      I love eggplant and I loved this dish. I served in on the deck with basmati rice and just some cut up watermelon as a tongue cooler. It was very delish. Nice with a beer, looking out over the garden. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
    8. Meena says

      June 19, 2008 at 5:49 pm

      I just shallow fried the eggplant in the amount of oil I noted in the recipe. Since I used a non-stick pan and made sure it was well heated before I added in the eggplants, they browned up nicely without absorbing too much oil - in turn, leaving behind enough for me to saute the onions in. I usually find that if the pan is well heated, eggplants tend to not absorb too much of the oil. Hope this helps Reena!

      Reply
    9. Surabhi says

      June 13, 2008 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is the first time I'm ever writing to a blogger but just had to say .. I tried it and it was YUMMY !! and that when I never like eggplant (except 'bharta'). One question - Which cooking oil do you use for cooking Indian food and do you use a different one for other cuisines??

      Reply
      • Meena says

        June 19, 2008 at 5:50 pm

        Surabhi, I usually use corn/canola/sunflower oil for my Indian and most of my Asian cooking. Olive oil is always a favourite when making Western food, and I also love using sesame oil for some of my Chinese recipes.

        Reply
    10. zobars says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      I was just wondering if you can make the same recipe with the long Chinese eggplants ?? I have them in my fridge right now and I am so tempted to use them with this recipe. All my family members love eggplant.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        June 10, 2008 at 5:52 pm

        You can pretty much use any kind of eggplant for this recipe Zobars, just make sure to cut them in sizes that would be quick to cook.

        Reply
    11. A-kay says

      June 06, 2008 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Happy bday from a fellow Gemini! I am not a eggplant fan, but your dish looks lovely 🙂

      Reply
    12. Mallika says

      June 05, 2008 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Some people don't like eggplant? I can live on this stuff!! My mother used to be the same about feeding people - I think I have inherited that trait...

      Reply
    13. alpa says

      June 05, 2008 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      That is a stunning dish; your mom sounds like she's a lot of fun! I think all desi moms have that tendency about over-feeding the guests! Isn't it funny when the aunties say "No, I don't want anymore", but then let you serve them some more anyways?

      Reply
    14. Srivalli says

      June 05, 2008 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      lovely Meena... eggplant looks very delicious!

      Reply
    15. bhags says

      June 04, 2008 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      The pic is so very tempting that an eggplant hater like me, wudnt mind converting

      Reply
    16. sangeeth says

      June 04, 2008 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      very yummy looking recipe......

      Reply
    17. bee says

      June 04, 2008 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      i'm not an eggplant fan, but this really looks like something i'd like to try.

      Reply

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