Instant Pot Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Curry)
Aloo Baingan Masala is an easy one-pot curry made with potatoes, eggplants, and aromatic spices in instant pot or stovetop. A vegan and gluten-free Potato & Eggplant Curry that is a perfect side with roti, naan or parathas
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: aloo baingan, instant pot eggplant curry, potato eggplant curry
Start the pressure cooker in sauté mode and let it heat. Add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds.
When the cumin seeds change color, add green chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
Add tomato and spices. Stir and let them cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes are softened. You can optionally cover with a lid.
Add potatoes, eggplant and water. Stir and scrape off anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 3 mins. After the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
Open the pot. Mix in the garam masala and lime juice.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve aloo baingan with roti, naan or paratha.
Stovetop pressure cooker method:
Follow the same steps as above on medium-high heat. Then pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles, then release the pressure manually.
Stovetop pan method:
Use a heavy bottom pan. Follow the steps until adding the potatoes and eggplant on medium-high heat. Then cover with a lid and cook until the potatoes are cooked through. This will take about 7-8 minutes. Then cook without a lid for a few minutes. Stir frequently so the veggies don't stick the pan. Stir in garam masala, lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Make it less spicy: Skip the green chili and reduce red chili powder. Which Green chili to use? I typically use Thai, Birdeye or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust to your taste. Cutting the veggies: It is important to cut the veggies in large size about 1 inch so that the eggplants and potatoes don't get too mushy while pressure cooking.Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker.