Eggplant & Potato Curry

Eggplant - 1, medium size, cubed
Yukon Gold Potatoes - 2, cubed
Yellow Onion - 1, chopped
Ginger - 1/2 inch, grated
Garlic - 2 cloves, grated
Green chilies - 2
Tomato - 1, grated
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Water - 1/2 cup
Cilantro - a handful, chopped


Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Then add the potato cubes and saute for a couple of minutes. Once they are slightly done, add the onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric.

Then add the eggplant and let it all cook together. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, salt and let it cook on medium heat with closed lid. Midway, add the grated tomato.

Cook till the eggplants are soft and the gravy comes together. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve hot.

Adapted from http://ahaar.blogspot.com/2010/10/spicy-eggplant-and-potato-sabzi-alu.html