Recipe for cooking alu began
Recipes from India :: Indian Main Dish Vegetables
1 lb. potatoes (alu)
1 lb. eggplant (began)
2 med. onions, chopped
1/4 Tbsp. ginger paste or powder
1/4 tsp. garlic paste or powder
2 med. tomatoes
1/4 tsp. cumin powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. coriander powder
Salt to taste
3 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
Cut potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes in small cubes.
Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the onion for 1 minute. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and coriander; mix together for 2 mins.
Add potato and eggplant, and cook for 13 to 15 mins.
Add tomato, and cook for 3 mins. Sprinkle and distribute with cilantro. Serve hot with nun, pita bread or rice.