Side dishe for 4

Instant Pot Mashed Eggplant

Name: Instant Pot Mashed Eggplant
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 3/4 cup onion; 1 inch ginger; 5 cloves garlic; 1 hot green chilli; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 large tomato; 1 large eggplant; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup peas; 1/4 cup cilantro

$5.73for 425 minServes 4

Eggplant pressure-cooks with tomatoes, peas, garlic, ginger, and Indian spices before being mashed into a thick dish.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.78Typical price
	Eggplant, 1.25 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 1.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.73

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes Instant Pot

Typical price

$1.43 per serving$5.73 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
3/4 cup onion
1 inch ginger
5 cloves garlic
1 hot green chilli
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 large tomato
1 large eggplant
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup peas
1/4 cup cilantro

Steps

Set the Instant Pot to sauté, heat the oil, and cook the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili, then cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
Add the tomato, chopped eggplant, salt, and water, then seal the pot and pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes.
Release the pressure carefully, stir in the peas, and mash the eggplant mixture until thick.
Fold in the cilantro and cook on sauté for 2 minutes.