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Ringan bateta nu shaak in a pan.
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Flavorful, rasawala ringan bateta nu shaak is mouthwatering and made in 30 minutes. This popular spiced potato and eggplant dish is made Gujarati style and served at many functions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: eggplant potato curry, gujarati shaak
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 pan I used non-stick

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes 350g
  • 1 eggplant 175g
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 small cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 dried red chilies can skip if you don't have or want less heat
  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafetida hing
  • ½ tbsp ginger crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic 14g
  • ½ tbsp green chili paste
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp crushed tomatoes can also use fresh tomatoes, but this provides a better punch of flavor
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1½ tsp cumin coriander powder
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder can substitute 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 3 tbsp ground, roasted peanuts can skip or substitute with ground, roasted sesame seeds
  • 1½ tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium-high. Add cloves, dried red chilies and cinnamon sticks. Then, add mustard seeds followed by cumin seeds. Once they begin to sizzle, add asafetida (hing). Add ginger, green chili, and last the garlic.
    Potatoes, garlic, and spices in a non-stick pan.
  • Add potatoes to pan and mix. Cover and cook 6-7 minutes on low-medium or until potatoes are fork tender. Check and mix intermittently so it does not burn.
    Covered pot cooking potatoes on stove top.
  • Add eggplants, crushed tomatoes, spices (all except sugar), ground roasted peanuts, and desiccated coconut.
    Eggplant and spices added to cooked potatoes in pan.
  • Add water. Cover and cook.
    Covered pot cooking on stove top.
  • After about 3-4 minutes you can optionally, use a masher to lightly mash a few eggplants. This will help thicken and flavor the gravy even more.
    Then let it cook uncovered an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it reaches a slightly thicker consistency (or how you prefer it).
    Mashing eggplants with potato masher.
  • Add sugar and give a final mix. Serve ringan bateta nu shaak.
    Ringan bateta nu shaak in a pan.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1791mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg