🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Aloo Aur Baingan ka Salan

Name: Aloo Aur Baingan ka Salan
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2, slit Green Chili; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 3 medium, cubed Potato; 1/2 cup, roasted Peanuts; 2 medium (300 g), cubed Eggplant; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

Potato and eggplant in a nutty sesame salan, the Hyderabadi side for biryani. Restaurant comfort, home kitchen effort — the masala does the heavy lifting. Ladle over steamed rice with sliced onions on the side.

Prep 23 min Cook 28 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Green Chili2, slit
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Potato3 medium, cubed
Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted
Eggplant2 medium (300 g), cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Sesame Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the onions deeply — this patience is the whole flavour base.
2
Add ginger garlic paste and green chili; stir till the raw smell disappears.
3
Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Add the potato with the eggplant, coat well, pour in hot water to just cover and simmer till tender.
5
Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Chatpatta Baingan Aloo Recipe by Food Fusion · on YouTube