Dinner for 4
Ringan Batata Nu Shaak
Small eggplants and potatoes cook with mustard seeds, warm spices, besan, and nuts in a fragrant skillet dish.
$14.41for 4 servings
$3.60 per serving$14.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 6 lb | $11.94Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.95 lb | $1.95Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 small brinjals/small eggplants
- 6 small potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp hing
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder or to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp besan
- 1/2 tbsp peanut or almond powder
- 1 tbsp cilantro leaves
Steps
- Cut the eggplants into wedges and the potatoes into small cubes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the mustard seeds for 1 minute.
- Stir in the hing, turmeric, chili powder, cumin-coriander powder, salt, besan, and nut powder.
- Add the potatoes and 1 cup water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the eggplants, cover, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Scatter the cilantro over the finished dish.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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