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 mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5 servings
- 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
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.
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