Bharwa Aloo Baingan

Directions

1. 1
   For Stuffing
2. 2
   Gather all the stuffing ingredients in a big mixing bowl and mix them well. keep it aside.
3. 3
   Let's make curry
4. 4
   Wash and wipe eggplant well. Slit the Baingan/eggplant in the center to make a cross mark that divides each into 4 parts joined at the stem. (See video for a better idea).
5. 5
   Peel off the baby potatoes skin. Make a slit in the center just like the eggplant.
6. 6
   Now stuff eggplant and potatoes with prepared stuffing masala using your fingers and thumbs.
7. 7
   Turn on the Instant Pot on saute mode.
8. 8
   Heat oil, add onions and saute for a minute.
9. 9
   Now add stuffed baby eggplants and potatoes, stir well.
10. 10
    Add chopped tomatoes, remaining stuffing masala (if any leftover) and water.
11. 11
    Cover instant pot with locking lid.
12. 12
    Turn off your instant pot from saute mode.
13. 13
    Press the manual button and set the instant pot for 5 minutes under high pressure, vent on sealing position.
14. 14
    Once Instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure..
15. 15
    Open the lid and gently stir once. You can adjust the gravy consistency by adding more water.
16. 16
    Instant Pot Stuffed Eggplant Potato Curry is ready.
17. 17
    Serve it hot with Roti, Naan, Rice or Phulka.