Egg Plant and Potato / Masala Vaangi Batata Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Egg plant 4-5 medium size

Potatoes 2 medium size

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Red chili powder / Kolhapuri masala 1.5 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Water 2 tbsp

Oil 3 tsp

Salt to taste

Masala paste

Fresh rated coconut 2 tbsp; sesame seeds 1 tsp; ginger 1/2 inch; garlic cloves 3-4; cloves 2; cinnamon stick 1/2 inch; pepper corns 3

Roast all dry masalas and make paste with remaining ingredients. Keep it aside

Method

Clean egg plants. Make 2 cuts at center so that egg plant get divided into 4 parts. U can make  four separate parts or just two parts. Keep egg plants in water. Keep it aside.

Peel off potatoes and cut into cubes. Keep in the water. Keep it aside.

Heat oil in pan, add onion  saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, fry for 3-4 min. Then add egg plants, and potatoes. Fry and mix well for about 2-3 min. Then add 2 tbsp water, salt. Mix well. Cook covering lid till egg plant and potato turns tender.