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Eggplant and potato dish in a pan on the stove with a wooden spoon resting on top

Vegan Curry Eggplant and Potato (Baigan and Aloo)

This Baigan and Aloo recipe is a comforting Caribbean classic that combines the creamy texture of eggplant with the hearty bite of potatoes, all seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs. It's a vegan and gluten-free dish that's both flavorful and satisfying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Vegan
Cuisine: Trinidadian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bulb medium onion sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Pimento pepper aka seasoning pepper
  • 3/4 Habanero pepper remove the seeds
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 3/4 tablespoon Caribbean Green Seasoning
  • 4 medium potato sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 3 lbs eggplant (baigan)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped tomato

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
    Garlic and onions in the pan
  2. Stir in the chopped pimento pepper, habanero pepper, grated ginger, Caribbean green seasoning, and black pepper. Cook on medium-low for another 3 minutes.
    Seasoning heating in pan on the stove
  3. Add the sliced potatoes to the pan and stir well to combine with the seasonings.
    potatoes in the pan with aromatics
  4. After 5 minutes, add the cubed eggplant to the pan. Stir well; the eggplant will wilt, so don't worry about the pan being full.
    Add in eggplant and potato and mix well in pan
  5. Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
    Dish simmering on the stove
  6. Add the chopped tomato to the pan. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, then taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
    sliced tomato in the pan with eggplant
  7. Once the potatoes are tender and the eggplant has broken down to create a thick sauce, remove from heat.
  8. Serve hot with Sada Roti or steamed white rice.
    eggplant on stove top

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