Alu Began 1 pound potatoes (alu) 1 pound eggplant (began) 2 medium onions, chopped 1/4 tablespoon ginger paste or powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste or powder 2 medium tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder Salt to taste 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Cut potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes in small cubes. Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the onion for 1 minute. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and coriander; mix together for 2 minutes. Add potato and eggplant, and cook for 13 to 15 minutes. Add tomato, and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot with nun, pita bread or rice.