Aloo Baingan / Potato Eggplant Curry (Instant Pot)
Instant Pot Aloo Baingan is a flavorful vegan curry that combines potatoes and eggplant cooked in aromatic spices. This easy-to-make Indian dish is a hearty option, ideal for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium globe eggplant cut into 1-1.5 inch pieces
- 2 large potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon ginger finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup water
Spices:
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
- 1 tablespoon kasoori methi
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot in saute mode and add oil.
- Once it heats, add cumin seeds.
- Next, add onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, until the onion softens.
- Add tomatoes, Kasoori methi, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot well.
- Add potato and eggplant cubes. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
- Secure the IP lid and set it to pressure cook mode for 3 minutes.
- Once the Instant Pot beeps, turn it off and do a quick release.
- Add garam masala, lime juice, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Serve with Basmati rice or roti.
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Notes
Cut the eggplants into similar-sized chunks, about 1-1.5 inches. This way, they will be cooked well and evenly. Cutting them into small pieces will turn them mushy.
I have used medium-sized globe eggplants for this dish and they work the best for this dish.
We need to add very little water before pressure cooking. Eggplants release a lot of moisture so adding more water can make the curry thin.
I use a small amount of sugar which balances the tangy tomatoes really well. This is optional and can be skipped.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg