Brinjal Chutney

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 Kg Brinjal
100 gms peanuts (roasted)
4 small tomatoes(ground)
5 Dry red chillies
1 tsp raosted whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 pod garlic
3/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 Onion sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp oil
1 small ball tamarind (soaked in water)
2 tsp Vinegar (White)

HOW TO MAKE:

1)  Roast together the dry red chillies, cumin seeds, sesame seeds. Grind the peanuts and the other roasted ingredients with the garlic, turmeric powder & coriander powder. Marinate the brinjal (chopped lengthwise)  with this mixture and keep aside.

2)  Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the onion and the marinated brinjal and fry till the colour of the brinjal changes. Remove the brinjal pieces seperately from this and keep aside.

3)  Add the tomato, tamarind water and the remaining roasted spices mixture and cook till oil comes up.

4) Add the brinjal and allow it to cook for 5 more minutes. Switch off stove and allow it to cool. Add 2 spoons vinegar to this after it is cooled.

RATING NOTES:

              DIFFICULTY LEVEL    :   EASY
              RATING  POINTS         :    8/10**

**  Do not overcook the brinjals. Once they are soft, you can switch off the stove.

**  Roast the spices only till light golden color. If over roasted, their taste changes.