Eggplant Aubergine Potato Hash Food

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚ F.
• Use a silicone baking mat or cover a baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil (may substitute vegetable oil spray but I prefer the extra flavor of olive oil).
• Toss the eggplant with salt and place in a colander for 30 minutes to drain off bitter juices. (I often skip this part if my eggplant is small and very fresh.)
• Put the potatoes into a large bowl and spray with oil. Toss to lightly coat all pieces. Sprinkle half of the salad dressing mix over the potatoes and toss again. Spread on a prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
• Rinse eggplant well and pat dry. Put the eggplant, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and red pepper in a large bowl, spray with oil and toss with the remaining dry salad dressing. Add to potatoes on a baking pan and stir carefully. Continue roasting vegetables until tender about 30-40 minutes.
• Serve immediately. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

EGGPLANT RECIPE WITH POTATO (AUBERGINE ROAST)

Steps:

• Cut the eggplant in large cubes and soak in salty water for 10 minutes.
• Peel and cut the potatoes in cubes.
• Heat cooking oil in a pan, add 2 tsp of panch phoran, and cook for about a minute, until mustard seeds start "jumping". When the mustard seeds start popping, add potatoes, mix it well, so that potatoes are covered in spice. Add eggplants and mix everything again. Cover with the lid and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Stir the vegetables from time to time and check that they do not burn - if necessary, you can add a bit of water.
• Add turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Mix everything nicely to make sure that the spice is equally spread. Cook for a few more minutes. Your dish is ready to serve - just garnish it with some fresh coriander at the end and enjoy as a side dish or on its own.

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 (AUBERGINE)-POTATO HASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine potatoes and broth: if necessary, season lightly with salt, to taste.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover partially and reduce heat to medium.
• Cook until potatoes are almost tender and most of liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer to separate bowl and set aside.
• In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in oil, eggplant, and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water: season lightly with salt to taste.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in milk and cook uncovered, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Stir in reserved potato mixture.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until hash is thick and saucy, 5-7 minutes.
• During last minute of cooking, sprinkle cheese over hash.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Dust the eggplant with flour, dip in egg and panfry in a non-stick pan in oil.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Heat a little oil in a large non-stick pan and gently sauté onion and garlic. Add pasta sauce, wine, pesto and pepper. Bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes to allow the liquid to reduce a little. Season to taste.
• Put some of the sauce in the base of an ovenproof casserole dish, top with a layer of eggplant, and then mozzarella and sauce. Repeat this process, finishing with a thick layer of sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan.
• Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes. If the dish has been pre-prepared, you will need to cook it for longer, probably 30-40 minutes.
• Serve with a simple green salad.

POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat.
• Add bell pepper, onion and celery.
• Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add paprika, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in potato.
• Add broth; heat to boiling.
• Lower heat to simmer; partially cover pan.
• Cook, turning occasionally, until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Keep warm until ready to serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Pierce skin of eggplant in multiple places. Place on a baking sheet covered with foil and bake until the skin becomes wrinkled and the flesh becomes tender, around 45 minutes.
• Cool the eggplant then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and mash in a large bowl with garlic and olive oil.
• Meanwhile, quarter potatoes and peel them if desired. Boil potatoes with salt until tender, around 40 minutes. Drain and mash them in a large bowl.
• Add eggplant mixture, yogurt, salt and pepper to potatoes.

ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place oven rack about 10 inches from broiler.
• Broil eggplant until charred all over, turning as needed. This will take anywhere from 25 to 40 minutes depending on size of eggplant.
• Let cool, remove skin and coarsely chop.
• In medium large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute onions and garlic until soft. DO NOT LET GARLIC BURN.
• Stir in paprika,pepper,cumin,salt and eggplant.
• Turn heat to high, and stirring constantly, cook about 2 minutes.
• Pour in stock and potatoes.
• Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer.
• Cook until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Puree in food processor in batches.
• Re-warm as needed. Serve with some yogurt swirled on top.
• * If using a blender instead of food processor, make sure you peel the potatoes first and puree in small batches as this is very hot.