Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Aaloo Batoun (Aaloo Baingan) Punjabi Style آلو بینگن

Aaloo Batoun is a Punjabi dish. Brinjal is cooked with potatoes.


Ingredients:
  • Bataoun (Baingan)/Brinjal     chopped 1/2 kg
  • Potatoes coarsly chopped 250g
  • Onion chopped 2
  • Tomatoes chopped 2
  • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
  • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
  • Oil 3/4 cup
  • Green Chillies whole 2
  • Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chilli powder 1 teaspoon
  • Haldi powder 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin seed whole 1 teaspoon

Procedure:
  • Saute onion in oil till soft.
  • Add cumin seed, then gimger garlic paste, tomatoes and all remaining spices.
  • Cook till oil separates.
  • Add brinjal and potatoes and fry for 2 minutes , lower the flame and cook till tender.
  • Sprinkle green chillies and coriander leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Delicious Aaloo Batoun are ready.
  • Serve with Roti.