Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Brinjal chutney

Ingredients:

Chopped brinjal -1 big one
Sliced green chilies- 4
Finely chopped onions-1
Olive oil -1tbsp
Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
Channa dal -1tbsp
Urad dal -1 tbsp
Dry red chilies -3
Curry leaves -few
Tamarind juice- 3 tbsp
Salt o taste
Red chili powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Coriander powder -1 tbsp
Chopped tomatoes -1
Coriander leaves - for garnish

Method:

1) Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in pressure cooker.
2) Add sliced green chillies, chopped onions ( 3/4 th of onion)and fry for 3 minutes.
3) Add chopped tomatoes and brinjal and fry for another 5 minutes.
4) Add tamarind juice and salt and mix well.
5) Close the lid and let it cook for 2 whistles.
6) Open cooker lid and mash the cooked brinjal mixture with spoon or pappu guthi.
7) Heat oil in a large pan which has more surface and add curry leaves and mustard seeds.
8) Once mustard seeds start to splutter add channa dal, urad dal, dry red chilies and fry well.
9) Add remaining chopped onions and fry well till they turn golden brown.
10) Add the mashed brinjal mixture to the pan and cook it for another 5 minutes.
11) Add turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder and mix well.
12) Cook by stirring in between till water drains off and it becomes bit thick.
13) switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or rice.

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