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Aloo Baingan

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Time20 Min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1

Eggplant and potatoes are both quite commonly available in our local markets all around the year! Probably that’s the reason why ‘aloo baingan ki sabzi’ is extremely popular in most of the Indian households. The quick and simple ‘aloo baingan ki recipe’ brings both the veggies together in a semi-dry gravy along with other spicy masalas! Although baingan aloo ki sabzi is more commonly prepared at h ... ome, you can also find this dish in many Indian restaurants, which further confirms the popularity of this dish! Aloo baingan sabzi has a homely appetizing flavour of the dry spices combined with tangy onion tomato gravy along with spicy ginger and green chillies. The ingredients required for aloo baingan recipe are quite easily available in the market – potato, eggplant, onion, tomato, garlic, green chillies and dry spice mix. Check out our blog for the complete guide to aloo baingan ki recipe! The step by step guide of the recipe is so easy to understand and follow that even a novice can make it at home. It hardly takes about 20-30 minutes to cook this sabzi at home. There are many ways of preparing aloo baingan recipe so you can tweak the recipe according to your style and preferences. If you are a fan of potato recipes, then you must try out this recipe as the combination of potato and eggplant is like a match made in heaven! The aloo baingan sabzi can be served hot as a main course along with phulkas, chapati or parathas. Combine it with a soothing bowl of raita for a fulfilling meal!

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre121 Cal121 Cal121 Cal121 Cal
  • 3gProtein
  • 7gFat
  • 13gCarbs
  • 6gFibre

Ingredients

Fruits & Vegetables

Potato

Potato

0.5 unit

Brinjal/eggplant

Brinjal/eggplant

0.25 cups

Ginger

Ginger

1 small piece

Onion

Onion

0.25 cups

Tomato

Tomato

0.25 cups

Dry Grocery

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Cumin

Cumin

1 pinch

Kaloonji

Kaloonji

1 pinch

Asafoetida/hing

Asafoetida/hing

1 pinch

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Chat Masala

Chat Masala

1 pinch

Other

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Directions
1
Boil diced Potato with Turmeric and Salt. Drain and keep aside.
2
Cut Brinjal in cubes and keep in salted water.
3
Put Oil in a pan, add Cumin Seeds, Kaloonji, Hing and let it crackle.
4
Add chopped Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilli and sauté till Golden Brown.
5
Add chopped Onion and sauté till Golden Brown.
6
Add Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Chat Masala. Cook it further.
7
Add cut Brinjal and cook till half cooked. Add water if required.
8
Add chopped Tomatos and cook till mushy.
9
Add Potato and then mix well.
10
Adjust seasoning and garnish with Coriander Leaves.
Health benefits of Aloo Baingan
One bowl of aloo baingan sabzi contains only 120 calories, which makes this dish ideal for calorie conscious people! The balanced combination of protein, fibre, carbs, and fat makes it a healthy dish that can be relished without any guilt! The eggplant is considered as a superfood which comes loaded with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, K, B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, fibre, folic acid, potassium and much more! This impressive vitamin and mineral content in eggplant has many health benefits – it improves digestion, improves heart health, prevents cancer, supports bone health, prevents anaemia and also improves brain function. The potatoes in the recipe are also an important source of fibre, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. The significant fibre content in potato helps lower the blood cholesterol levels and thereby supports a healthy heart. Try this tasty Aloo Baingan recipe and add immense nutrients to your diet!

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