How to make Brinjal and Potato Rassa - Brinjals and potatoes are cooked together with whole garam masala and flavourful masala.
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Main Ingredients : Brinjals (बैंगन), Potatoes (आलू)
Cuisine : Maharashtrian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Brinjal and Potato Rassa Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
For more recipes related to Brinjal and Potato Rassa checkout Bharli Vangi, Eggplant Chilli Garlic, Achari Baingan, Baingan Bharta . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Lowfat Bharwan Aloo, Aloo Palak Methi, Mooli aur Methi ka Saag, Black Pumpkin Curry.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Brinjal and Potato Rassa Recipe
Brinjals 8 small
Potatoes cut into thick strips 2 large
Oil 3 tablespoons
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Black cardamom 1
Bay leaf 1
Star anise 1
Mace blade 1
Black peppercorns 3-4
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Tomatoes finely chopped 2 medium
Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
For paste
Ginger 1 inch
Garlic cloves 4-5
Browned Onions ½ cup
Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) roasted 1 tablespoons
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Wash and slit brinjals into 4, keeping the stems intact.
Step 2
Grind ginger, garlic, browned onions, poppy seeds, turmeric powder and coriander powder into a fine paste.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick kadai. Add cinnamon, black cardamom, bay leaf, star anise, mace and peppercorns and sauté. Add ground paste, stir well and sauté till dark brown.
Step 4
Add red chilli powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook till soft.
Step 5
Add potato strips. Mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add brinjal, mix and add 2 cups of water. Mix lightly, cover again and cook till the vegetables are done.
Step 6
Remove lid and add tamarind pulp and salt. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot.
