Aloo Baigan

Ingredients:

Potato or aloo - 2 medium ( 1/2 inch cubed),

Baigan or eggplant -400 gms ( 1/2 inch cubed ),

Tomato- 2 ( chopped),

Green chilli -1 ( chopped ),

Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp,

Hing or Asafoetida - a pinch ( optional ),

Cumin seeds -1 tsp ,

Coriander pwd - 2 tsp ,

haldi or turmeric -1/4 tsp,

Green coriander leaves -1 tbsp ( chopped ),

Oil -2 tsp,

Salt to taste ,

water -1/2 cup.

Method:

Take a bowl ,mix coriander pwd,haldi pwd , red chilli pwd ,ginger garlic paste with 2 tbsp of water .

Cut the eggplant into cubes and discard the stem .

Cut the potatoes with jacket into cubes.

Heat a non- stick  pan and add 1 tsp oil .As oil heats up stir fry the potatoes in high heat for a minute .

Take out and keep aside .In  the same pan , stir fry the cubed eggplant in high heat for a minute .Take out and keep aside .

Lower the heat ,add 1 tsp oil and then add hing if you like, otherwise add cumin seeds .

Let the seeds crackle ,add the coriander mixed masala and fry it for a minute .Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilli .Cover for a minute till the tomatoes are soft .

Add the stir fried potatoes and stir fry for a second then add  the eggplant ,mix and then add salt .Pour 1/2 cup water and then cover. Let it simmer in low heat for 10 or 15 minutes or till potatoes are soft  .( Can add little water if the potatoes are not cooked) Close the gas .Taste salt.

Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves .

 Aloo baigan is ready .Enjoy with roti or rice and dal .

Serves  5