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Aloo Baingan Masala (Potato & Eggplant Curry)

A comforting North Indian-style vegetarian curry featuring potatoes (aloo) and eggplant (baingan) cooked in a spiced onion-tomato masala. This is a homestyle, weeknight-friendly recipe with a rich, flavorful gravy.

EasyNorth IndianServes 4

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Source Video
16m
Prep
33m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
59m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.80
Per serving:$1.70

Critical Success Points

  • Shallow fry potatoes and eggplant until golden brown.
  • Partially cook potatoes and eggplant before adding to gravy.
  • Cook onion paste until golden but not burnt.
  • Cook spice paste thoroughly to avoid raw taste.
  • Final simmer to ensure vegetables are fully cooked and gravy is thick.

Safety Warnings

  • Use caution when frying to avoid oil splatter.
  • Let cooked vegetables cool slightly before handling to avoid burns.
  • Be careful when blending hot ingredients; allow to cool slightly if needed.

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