Easy Potato-Brinjal Masala / Aloo Baingan ki Sabji

INGREDIENTS:

• oil
• Dry red chili - 4
• Onion - 1
• tomato - 2
• Green chilly - 5
• brinjal - 4 small
• Potato -2 medium (peeled)
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Salt
• Garam masala - ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves 

METHOD:

1. Cut the potatoes and brinjals into medium size. Keep them in water separately to prevent discoloration.
2. In a pan, heat oil, add dry red chilies and saute well.
3. Add onions along with green chili, and salt. Saute till the onions become transparent.
4. Now add turmeric powder and chili powder. Saute till the raw smell goes.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till nice and soft. Check the salt.
6. Add brinjal and potatoes.Mix well and cook for 10- 15  minutes.
7. Make sure the potato is cooked well. Now, mash the brinjal and potatoes slightly. 
8. Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves.
9. It is an ideal dry curry recipe to be served with roti and chapati for lunch or dinner.

TIPS:

• Adjust spices to your taste.

HEALTH BENEFITS

BRINJAL:

• Helps to prevent cancer.
• Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease.
• Control Blood Sugar.
• Help in  Weight Loss.

POTATO:

• Good For Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes.
• Improve Brain Health.
• Relieve Premenstrual Symptoms.
• Removes Dead Skin Cells.
• Helps Treat Sunburns and  Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles.

ONION:

• Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
• Reduce cholesterol levels.
• Have antibacterial properties.
• Help control blood sugar.
• It can lower heart disease risk.

GREEN CHILLI:

• boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
• Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
• Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• It contains iron.
• speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

TURMERIC POWDER:

• An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
• Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
• Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
• Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
• Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
• Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.

CHILLI POWDER:

• Fight infections and builds immunity.
• Great for the hair, skin, digestive system and eyes.
• Increases your fat-burning skills.
• Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
• Maintain healthy blood pressure.
• Stimulates sexual arousal.

GARAM MASALA:

• Boosts metabolism and  digestion
• Fights bloating and nausea.
• Full of antioxidants.
• Great for fighting bad breath.
• Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
• Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.

TOMATO:

• Repair damages from smoking.
• Boost immunity levels.
• Control the growth of cancer cells, blood sugar, increase of stress hormones.
• Good for hair, skin and bones.
• Help to improve the digestive system, heart health.and liver.
• Helps your body to remain energized, healthy and burn fat.