Swetha's Fusion

Potato & Eggplant(Brinjal) stir fry | Aloo Begun Thorkari [Bengali dish]

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Simple and humble vegetable dish which is served along with Chapati, Roti, or Phulka. I learned this from my mom-in-law. Also, check out Karnataka style Eggplant curry and other Bengali recipes.

Ingredients:

2 - big potatoes - cubed
2 - Asian long eggplants - cubed
2 - green chilies - chopped
½ tsp - panch phoron (A Bengali seasoning mix consisting of 5 types of seeds - fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, black mustard seed and fennel seed in equal parts. Readily available in store or you may prepare the mix at home)
1 tsp - turmeric powder
½ tsp - cumin powder
1 tsp - coriander powder
½ tsp - red chili powder or as per taste
¼ tsp - sugar
2 tbsp - oil
pinch of asafoetida
5 - curry leaves (optional)
salt - as per taste

Method:

Heat oil in a pan, add potato cubes and roast them. Remove from oil and keep aside.

In the same pan now add panch phoron. Once the seeds starts to sputter, add green chilies and sauté.
Next, add cut eggplant and sauté for about 30 seconds.
Mix-in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and sugar.

Add the roasted potatoes and continue to fry on low flame till the veggies turn soft.
Sprinkle little water if required. Add the coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve hot as a side dish with chapattis or with rice.