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Sindhi Aloo Baingan Masala

Name: Sindhi Aloo Baingan Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 400 g eggplants, cut into 1-inch wedges; 300 g yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp nigella seeds; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp amchur dry mango powder; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

A vibrant home-style dry vegetable curry featuring pan-crisped potatoes and tender eggplant tossed with cumin seeds, turmeric, and tangy mango powder.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Sukhi Subzi Steaming

Cooking vegetables directly in whole spices and oil under a tightly fitted lid to tenderize with internal steam before pan crisped finish.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add cumin seeds and nigella seeds, and allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds.
Step 2: Add potato cubes with a pinch of salt, cover skillet, and cook for 8 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.

Step 3: Add eggplant wedges to skillet, toss well with potatoes, and cook uncovered for 6 minutes until eggplant starts browning.

Step 4: Sprinkle ground turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, and ground coriander over vegetables, stirring gently to coat.

Step 5: Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook for 6 minutes until both potatoes and eggplant are tender to a fork.

Step 6: Uncover skillet, turn heat to medium, stir in amchur dry mango powder, and sauté for 2 minutes to crisp edges.

Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with hot flatbread.

Cooking tips

Cooking potatoes briefly before adding eggplant ensures both vegetables finish cooking simultaneously without eggplant turning mushy.
Adding amchur dry mango powder at the end preserves bright citrus tang without scorching.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Pakistani; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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