Chatpata Aloo Baingan Recipe Spicy Potato and Eggplant Delight By Momilicousblend

Recipe for Chatpata Aloo Baingan, a flavorful and spicy Indian dish made with potatoes and eggplant.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium-sized eggplants (baingan), diced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preparation
- Dice the potatoes and eggplants into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and tomatoes. Slit the green chilies.
2. Cooking
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
- Add the tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
3. Add Vegetables
- Add the diced potatoes and eggplants to the pan. Mix them well with the masala.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until the potatoes and eggplants are tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
4. Final Touch
- Once the vegetables are cooked, add garam masala and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
Enjoy your delicious Chatpata Aloo Baingan!
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