Alu Brinjal: Simple Indian Dish Recipe

Name: Alu Brinjal: Simple Indian Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 lb russet potato, boiled, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1lb); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne garlic paste (*see below); 1 medium tomatoes, chopped fairly fine; 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 lb russet potato, boiled, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1lb)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne garlic paste (*see below)
1 medium tomatoes, chopped fairly fine
1 tablespoon cilantro (optional)

1
*Garlic Cayenne paste: 4 cloves of garlic pulverized, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you want), 1 teaspoon ground cumin mashed into the garlic. It helps to put a little sea or kosher salt in to act as an abrasive.
2
Heat oil over medium in large saucepan, add mustard seeds. Once seeds begin to pop, add potato and eggplant and stir-fry for a few minutes (if the start sticking a lot, add a little more oil).
3
Add the dry spices and salt and continue stir-frying for a few minutes until all spices are well blended; mix in garlic paste, breaking up any lumps.
4
Add 3/4 cup water (you may need more, maybe not; 3/4 cup is a good starting point), lower heat and cover pan.
5
Cook about 15 minutes or until the eggplant and potatoes are soft. If the sauce begins to dry up add a little more water.
6
Add tomato and cook two or three more minutes.
7
Garnish with chopped cilantro if you wish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1 lb russet potato, boiled, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1lb), and more.

Yes, Alu Brinjal: Simple Indian Dish falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alu Brinjal: Simple Indian Dish

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