Aloo Bagian

Ingredients:

• 3 small eggplants
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tsp  ginger chopped
• 1/2 tsp  garlic chopped
• 1/4 tsp  turmeric powder
• 1 tsp  red chili powder
• 1 tsp  ground coriander
• 1 tsp taara garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• Mint  leaves (to garnish)
• ¼ cup  cooking oil

Method:

1. In a medium pan  with a lid, heat  oil.
2. Add the cubed potatoes and sautee over low-med heat for 8-10 minutes until they are lighly crisped and colored on the outside
3. Add the chopped eggplants cook  7-8 minutes
4.  Then add the ginger paste, garlic, turmeric, salt, chili powder, taara garam masala,coriander and 3 tbsp tamarind paste. Stir to combine.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for 4 minutes.
6. Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn’t dry out or stick to the pan and burn.
7. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh mint  leaves.
8. Serve with rice or rotis