Aloo Baingan Masala

A simple and easy recipe for Aloo Baingan Masala. You’ll need potatoes, eggplant, onion, tomatoes and spices. Relish it with some hot phulkas.

Also Try: Baingan Bharta.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 10 Mins, Cooking – 20, Total – 30 Mins.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1. Eggplant (Baingan)- 2 cups (peeled and chopped)
2. Potato – 2 medium (peeled and chopped)
3. Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)
4. Tomato – 2 medium (blend to a smooth paste)
5. Green Chilli – 2 (finely chopped)
6. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
7. Asafoetida a large pinch
8. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
9. Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
11. Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
12. Coriander Leaves for garnishing
13. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
14. Oil – 2 tbsp
15. Water – 1/2 cup
16. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to make Aloo Baingan Masala:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, let it splutter
2. Add onions and green chillies, saute until light golden brown
3. Add tomato paste, coriander powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Cook until oil starts to separate
4. Add eggplant, potatoes, salt and water. Mix and close the lid
5. Let the first whistle blow on high flame, then turn the flame to medium and cook for another 2-3 whistles
6. Turn off the flame, once the pressure settles down open the lid and add garam masala powder, lemon juice & coriander leaves. Mix well
7. Your Aloo Baingan Masala is ready.