Aloo Baingan

What you’ll need

Ingredients

• 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil
• 8-10 baby aubergines
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 400ml curry sauce
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• Oil for shallow frying

Step by step

Method

1. Cut each aubergine three-quarters of the way down lengthwise without splitting it completely, then fry until soft.
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes and fry until cooked.
3. Set the fried aubergines and potatoes aside.
4. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok and add the mustard and cumin seeds. Let them pop and sizzle, then cool slightly.
5. Add the curry sauce and spices and stir.
6. Cook until the sauce changes colour, then add the aubergines and potatoes.
7. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat and leave covered for another 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve with white rice, naan or bread.