Aloo Baingan
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This delicious Aloo Baingan recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is perfect for the little ones! Made with nutritious ingredients like potatoes, eggplants, cumin, and ginger, this easy-to-make dish is full of flavour and mediterranean flair that will make any toddler smile. Best of all, it’s an incredibly healthy meal- so you can feel good about giving it to your little one! Try this tasty toddler recipe and have a happy mealtime.
General Information
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Size Aubergines (around 400g)
- 2 Potatoes (around 250g)
- 1 Onion (around 125g)
- 2 Medium Size Tomatoes (around 200g)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 2 Tbsp Ghee or Oil
- Fresh Coriander for Garnish
Directions
- Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1cm chunks. Add them to the pan to cook for 8-10 mins until golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes are cooking, cut the aubergine into 1cm disks, discarding the stalks.
- Finely dice the onion and add to the pan along with the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander powder and garam masala. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant.
- Add the diced aubergines and finely diced tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the flavours have blended together.
- Reduce the heat and add a handful of fresh coriander, stirring everything together to combine.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with extra fresh coriander and serve.
“Some people say that potatoes and aubergines are the perfect couple!” -James
Recommended Sides
This dish is best served with steamed Basmati rice and naan bread.
“Who needs bread when you have potatoes and aubergines?” -James