ALOO BAINGAN

Ingredients:

Onion(chopped) - 1 medium

Tomato(chopped) - 1 medium

Potatoes(cubed) - 2 medium

Brinjals(cubed) - 4-5

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Green chillies(chopped) - 1-2

Ginger paste - 1 tbsp

Cumin-coriander powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp

Coriander leaves(chopped) - 3 tbsp

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

Drop the cubed brinjals and potatoes separately in a bowl of water to prevent discoloration.

Heat tsp of oil in a skillet, add cumin seeds,green chilli,ginger, asafoetida and onions.

When onions turn translucent,add tomatoes and saute until mushy.

Add salt,tumeric,red chilli,cumin-coriander,garam masala powder and mix well.

Add the potatoes along with few tbsps of water and coat potatoes with spice mixture.Close the lid and let it cook for 4-5 minutes.

Then add the brinjals and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Mix in lemon juice and toss well.

Garnish with cilantro leaves.