Aloo Baingan Curry

Name: Aloo Baingan Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp coriander powder; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 medium potatoes, cubed; 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 green chilli, finely chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red chilli, finely chopped

Aloo baingan sabji is a delightful North Indian dish of potatoes and eggplants simmered in a spicy onion tomato masala, perfect for weeknight meals.

30 minPrep: 10 minCook: 20 minNorth IndianVegan

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Ingredients Method Notes

Method

1
Peel and slice the potatoes lengthwise, keeping them in water until ready to use.
2
Soak sliced eggplants in lightly salted water to prevent browning.
3
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add onions and green chilli, sautéing until lightly golden.
4
Add minced garlic and cook for 30–40 seconds until fragrant.
5
Drain potatoes and add them to the pan. Stir fry for 3 minutes, then cover and cook until slightly tender.
6
Drain eggplants and add to the pan. Stir fry until they begin to soften.
7
Add salt, turmeric, red chilli, garam masala, and coriander powder. Mix well and pour in ½ cup water. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender.
8
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the raw tomato smell disappears.
9
Add ¼ cup water for a semi-dry curry, or more hot water for a gravy. Simmer until thickened.
10
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with rice or flatbread.

Ingredients

•1 cup water
•1 tsp salt
•1 tsp cumin seeds
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tsp turmeric
•1 tsp garam masala
•2 tsp coriander powder
•2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
•2 medium onions, chopped
•3 medium potatoes, cubed
•2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
•2 medium tomatoes, chopped
•1 green chilli, finely chopped
•2 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 red chilli, finely chopped

Notes

•For a spicier dish, increase the number of green and red chillies.
•This curry pairs beautifully with naan or steamed rice.
•Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days.
•Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for extra zing.

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