Aubergine And Potato Curry Food

ALOO BAINGAN - EGGPLANT AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Slice off the stem of the eggplant. Then continue to slice the eggplant widthwise into 3/4 inch-thick rounds. Dice the rounds into 1-inch cubes.
• Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the eggplant in a single layer (you may need to do this in 2 batches) and pan-fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Then flip the pieces and pan-fry for another 2-3 minutes. Add oil as needed and distribute as needed because the eggplant has a tendency to absorb oil. Remove onto a plate and set aside. (See Note 1)
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until lightly golden (~8-10 min). Deglaze with 2 tbsp of water.
• Once the water dries up, add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute, until the raw smell disappears and the onions deepen in color. Add the tomatoes, green chili pepper, all spice powders (except garam masala), and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil begins to separate from them (~4-5 minutes). If needed, add 2 tbsp of water to deglaze the pan and help the tomatoes disintegrate into the masala.
• Once the oil has separated from the curry base/masala, add the potatoes. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes to soften. Add 1/2 cup water and stir to mix.
• Turn the heat down to low-medium, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the pan-fried eggplant (See Note 2) and cook for another 15-17 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it's sticking to the bottom of the pan, deglaze with 1/4 cup of water. The eggplant should get mushy and the potato should be very tender.
• If needed, raise the heat and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the oil starts to separate again and most of the eggplant has disintegrated into the masala.
• Adjust salt and seasoning if needed. Turn off the heat and sprinkle in cilantro, garam masala or chaat masala (if using), and lemon juice. Serve hot with roti, naan, or any type of bread.

EGGPLANT AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add spices, tomatoes, sugar and salt.
• Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes till the tomatoes are soft.
• Add potatoes and eggplant. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add a 1 cup of water and continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes more till the vegetables are tender. Watch the pot as you may need to add another 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to prevent scorching.
• Serve hot with white rice.

AUBERGINE AND POTATO (CURRY)

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep frying pan or wok for about 1 minute, add diced potatoes, stir in until edges go transparent (about 2-3 minutes) and add aubergine cubes. Stir and cook until aubergine squares start to brown.
• Add turmeric, stir, then crush cumin and coriander seeds in mortar or grinder and add, stir in, along with chili pepper, if used.
• Add salt, then about half the water (1 cup), to just cover the aubergine and potato cubes. Squeeze in lemon juice and bury the rind in the middle of the mix (this gives the curry a slightly bitter flavour).
• Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasoinally. Add more water as needed to keep mix just covered. Add and stir in curry powder or Garam Masala just before serving.
• Naan bread.
• No Indian meal is complete without this excellent side dish:.
• Make up yeast with hot-to-the-finger water, sugar and a tbs of the flour. Leave to froth up (5-10 mins), meanwhile, put most of the rest of the flour and salt in a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the oil. Rub in with fingertips, then add the yoghurt and stir inches Add the yeast mixture slowly and stir with a spoon handle until the dough makes a ball, then sprinkle on last of the flour to make a firm dough which does not stick to the fingers (you may need to add some more flour at this point to make this happen). The dough does not need to be kneaded, but should form into a well-shaped ball in the hands. Leave to rise for about half an hour in a warm place, then divide into 4 evenly-sized balls. Work each one into an oval of about 4x8 ins with the hand, or using a rolling pin then in turn slap onto a very hot griddle or bottom of a good frying pan. The bread will rise quickly and begin to bubble up. Turn over when it is starting to turn golden underneath, and cook the other side for another minute or so, trying not to burn the tops of the bubbles too much.
• Yoghurt Dressing.
• Add ingredients to the chilled yoghurt, stir inches Serve the Potato and Aubergine curry in a ring of rice, with 1-2 tsp of this dressing in the middle.
• Enjoy!

CURRIED AUBERGINE & POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to fan 200C/conventional 220C/gas 7. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted simmering water for 15-20 minutes until just tender - don't let the water boil or the potatoes will break up.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until starting to go golden - about 4-5 minutes. Remove 2 tbsp of onion mixture and set aside.
• Add the aubergines to the pan. Cook gently, stirring now and then, for 6-8 minutes, until softened. Stir in the curry powder. Cook for 30 seconds then add the tomatoes, tomato purée and lentils. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a 2 litre dish. Drain the potatoes, pile on top of the aubergine mixture and sprinkle over the reserved onion mixture. (At this stage it can be frozen for up to one month.)
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until nicely browned on top. Serve with broccoli or a salad.

ROAST AUBERGINE & COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Spread out the aubergine in a roasting tin (you may need to use two) and drizzle with 3 tbsp of the oil. Turn the pieces over with your hands and season. Roast for 15-20 mins, tossing them halfway through cooking, or until they are dark golden and soft.
• Heat the rest of the oil in a flameproof casserole dish and cook the onions over a medium heat until they are soft and pale gold. Add the ginger, garlic and chilli, and cook for another 3 mins, then add the turmeric, coriander and cardamom pods (leave the pods whole). Stir for 1 min, then add the tomatoes and seasoning. Cook over a medium-low heat until the tomatoes begin to soften, stirring, then add the coconut cream, 75ml water and the aubergine.
• Bring to just under the boil - if it boils, the coconut cream will split - then turn down to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 30 mins, stirring every so often. Add the lime juice to taste, and check for seasoning. Add a pinch of sugar if it needs it. Stir in the coriander and serve with rice or naan breads. (Inform guests that there are some whole spices in the dish.)

ONE-POT MUSHROOM & POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and potato. Cover, then cook over a low heat for 5 mins until the potatoes start to soften. Throw in the aubergine and mushrooms, then cook for a few more mins.
• Stir in the curry paste, pour over the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins or until the potato is tender. Stir through the coriander and serve with rice or naan bread.