Simple Daily side Dishes - 2 Vangi-Batata Rassa Bhaji - Brinjal-Potato curry

Next is  series of simple daily side dishes is this  Vangi-Batata Rassa Bhaji which tastes great with bhakari, chapati or rice. If you prefer spicy food, you surely will like this. 

Ingredients:

1. 6-8 small sized brinjals, cut into cubes. 

Keep the cut cubes in water to avoid blackening 

2. 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes. This also keep in water

3. 1 big onion finely chopped 

4. 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 

5. 1 tbsp garlic paste, or 5-6 garlic cloves chopped 

6. 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds

7. 2 tbsp red chili powder (add more if you prefer more spicy)

8.  1 tbsp goda masala or garam masala

9. 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder 

10. 1/2 tbsp jaggery (optional)

11. Salt to taste 

12. 2 tbsp chopped coriander 

13. 4 tbsp oil

Preperation:

1. Heat oil and add mustard seeds 

2. Add chopped onion and fry till translucent 

3. Next drain and add brinjal cubes. Discard all water. Fry brinjal on medium heat, till it changes color 

4. Drain and add potato cubes 

5. Add garlic paste and continue to fry for 1-2 mins

5. Add all masala, except jaggery. Add  salt and mix well. Keep frying for few minutes till all vegetables are coated  well with masala

6. Add chopped tomatoes and mix well

7. Cover and cook well. Avoid adding any water. If too dry add 2-3 tbsp, cover and cook till brinjal and potatoes are soft

8. Add around 1/2 cup water, jaggery to the curry and bring it to boil. Add more water as needed. Curry should not be too watery 

9. Off the flame and add chopped coriander. Mix well

Serve Vangi-Batata rassa bhaji with chapati, bhakari or rice