Aloo baigan

Name: Aloo baigan
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds; 1 tbsp. garlic, minced; 4 green chillies, slit; 3 potatoes, cubed, soaked; 8 baby egg plants (baigan), cubed, soaked; To taste, salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 tbsp. coriander powder; 1 tbsp. chilli powder; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1 cube tomato paste; 1/4 cup water

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

Aloo Baigan is a Pakistani vegetarian dish made by combining potatoes (aloo) and eggplant (baingan or brinjal) in a spiced masala. It’s a comforting, home-style recipe with countless regional and family variations. The dish can be prepared dry (sabji style) or with a little gravy, making it versatile for meals with roti, paratha, rice.
Aloo Baigan may seem like a humble weeknight dish. But when cooked well, it turns into something you can proudly serve to guests.
This recipe is easy-to-follow, ready in under an hour, and packed with flavour.
For video recipe: https://youtu.be/shgmCxLXgtk

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

3 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1/2 tsp.fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp.garlic, minced
4green chillies, slit
3potatoes, cubed, soaked
8baby egg plants (baigan), cubed, soaked
To taste, salt
1/2 tsp.turmeric
1 tbsp.coriander powder
1 tbsp.chilli powder
1 tsp.garam masala
1 cubetomato paste
1/4 cupwater

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Steps

1

Heat a pan with oil and sizzle the mustard and fenugreek seeds.
2

Add garlic and green chillies and sauté 1 minute.
3

Add the potatoes and egg plants and mix well.
4

Add salt and mix; cover and cook for 8 minutes.
5

Add the powdered spices and mix well, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
6

Add the tomato paste and water. Mix and cover and simmer till potatoes are tender and the curry is dry.
7

Add cilantro and serve.