Aloo Baingan /Potato and Eggplant curry

Here goes the procedure for it.

Ingredients:

Purple eggplant /baingan, un-peeled, cut into cubes - 1

Potatoes peeled and cut into cubes -2

Tomatoes cut into cubes -4

Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Oil ? 1tbspn

Pinch of asafetida

Cumin seed ?1tsp

Chopped green chili ? 1 (adjust according to your taste)

Ginger paste ?1tsp

Coriander powder/dhania powder ? 1tbspn

Turmeric ? 1/2tsp

Paprika ? 1/2tspn

Salt adjust to taste

Water ?2tbsp

Oil to fry

Method:

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Fry the potatoes till they are cooked. Take out potatoes with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Fry the eggplant pieces same way.In a small bowl, mix the shredded ginger, green pepper, coriander powder, paprika, turmeric, and water to make a paste.Heat the 1 tbspn of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and asafetida after seeds crack add the spice mixture and stir-fry for a minute or until oil start to separate from the spice mixture.Add chopped tomatoes stir-fry for a minute.Add fried potatoes and eggplant mix it gently, let it simmer for three to four minutes. Subji should be not very dry if needed add few spoons of water.Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Aloo Baingan is ready to be served.

Serving Suggestions: Roti, naan, chapattis make a good combo with aloo baingan. It can also be served with rice.

Have a nice day :)!