Rajasthani Aloo Baingan (Potato and Eggplant)
- 1 each eggplant (baingan), medium-size, purple, un-peeled, cut into long stripes
- 2 each potatoes (aloo), russet, medium-size, peeled and cut into long stripes,
- 4 each tomatoes (tamatar), medium-size, cut into long stripes
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (hara dhania), chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pinch hing asafetida
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 each green chili peppers chopped, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (adrek)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilis, dried powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and green chilies.
- When they crackle, add the onions and saute until they turn translucent.
- Then Add tomatoes and again saute it.
- Add the potatoes, salt and 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover and cook over a slow flame until the potatoes are half done.
- Add the ginger and mix well.
- Add the brinjal and cover and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes over a slow flame until the brinjal is almost cooked.
- Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and the coriander powder and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the masalas are cooked.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
- Turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro mix it well.
- Left over makes great sandwiches
- Enjoy!
baingan, potatoes, tomatoes, cilantro, vegetable oil, hing asafetida, cumin seeds, green chili peppers, ginger paste, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilis, salt adjust, vegetable oil, water
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/rajasthani-aloo-baingan-potato--53699 (may not work)