Aloo Baingan (Indian-style Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tbsp finely minced garlic
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp amchoor powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp 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.