Aloo Baingan

Ingredients

• • Potato - ¼ kg
• • Round brinjal (small) - ¼ kg
• • Oil (for frying) - as required
• • Garam masala powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Onions (chopped) - ¾ cup
• • Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Cream (fresh) - 1 tablespoon
• • Salt - as required
• • Coriander leaves (finely cut) - 1 tablespoon
• • Tamarind extract (thick) - 2 ½ tablespoons
• • Tomatoes (chopped) - ¼ cup

Ingredients For Making Ground Paste

• • Dhania - 1 tablespoon
• • Poppy seeds - 1 tablespoon
• • White sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• • Peanuts (roasted) - 1 tablespoon

Method

• 1. Slice brinjals lengthwise.
• 2. Cook potatoes, peel and then cut length-wise.
• 3. Deep fry both vegetables separately in hot oil till golden brown and keep aside.
• 4. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and fry till golden.
• 5. Add chopped tomatoes and stir for few minutes.
• 6. Grind each of the ingredients for making ground paste separately.
• 7. After powdering the ground paste ingredients add 2 onions and grind coarsely.
• 8. Add ground paste and fry till oil separates.
• 9. Add garam masala powder, salt, chilly powder and then tamarind extract.
• 10. Pour 2 cups of water and boil till gravy becomes thick.
• 11. Add fried potatoes and brinjals.
• 12. Cook for few more minutes and remove from fire.
• 13. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve topped with fresh cream.