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

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
2. Peel and dice the potatoes into 1cm chunks. Add them to the pan to cook for 8-10 mins until golden and crispy.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, cut the aubergine into 1cm disks, discarding the stalks.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Reduce the heat and add a handful of fresh coriander, stirring everything together to combine.
7. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
8. 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