Fried Baigan ( Eggplant ) with Chicken and Potatoes, step by step Recipe Video.

baigan

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein with fewer calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Start by cleaning the eggplant and cutting it into pieces.

Add water to the eggplant and potato to prevent discoloration.

Wash the eggplant with vinegar.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.

Add the chicken to the hot oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook the chicken until it starts to get some color.

Add seasonings to the chicken after about a minute.

Add the eggplant and potato to the pan, along with salt and black pepper.

Give the mixture a quick stir to combine.

Add a little bit of water to help boil the potatoes, if using potatoes.

Add a touch more water if needed for the potatoes to cook through.

Check if the dish is done and ensure everything is cooked through.

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