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Kadai Aloo Baingan

Kadai Aloo Baingan is potatoes and stuffed eggplant cooked with Indian spices. This is a no-fuss dish with just 6 ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 12 small-medium brinjals sliced in the shape of a plus sign
  • 2 russet potatoes 1/2" cubes
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 3 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tsp mango powder amchur

Instructions

Prep

  • Combine the spices in a bowl.
  • Peel the potatoes. You'll need about 12 small/medium brinjals.
  • Cube the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Slice the brinjal into a "plus" shape without slicing all the way through. Stuff the brinjal with the spice mix.

Cook

  • Heat up a wok on medium heat, once hot, add oil.
  • Add the brinjal to the oil. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Now add the potatoes.
  • There will be leftover spice.
  • Add the remaining spice to the potatoes.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes.
  • This is what you should have. the brinjal and potatoes should be fork-tender.
  • Top with mango powder (amchur). Stir gently. Turn off the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 1669mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg