Aloo baigan

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 4 green chillies, slit
• 3 potatoes, cubed, soaked
• 8 baby egg plants (baigan), cubed, soaked
• To taste, salt
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tbsp. chilli powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1 cube tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water

Steps

1. Heat a pan with oil and sizzle the mustard and fenugreek seeds.
2. Add garlic and green chillies and sauté 1 minute.
3. Add the potatoes and egg plants and mix well.
4. Add salt and mix; cover and cook for 8 minutes.
5. Add the powdered spices and mix well, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the tomato paste and water. Mix and cover and simmer till potatoes are tender and the curry is dry.
7. Add cilantro and serve.