Brinjal Tomato Chutney

Brinjal Tomato Chutney

Brinjal tomato chutney is a simple dish that can go well with Dosa/Idli or as a side with Rice.It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches too.

Ingredients:

Italian Eggplant    -1

tomato                  -3

cumin seeds         -1 tsp

green chili            -2

garlic cloves         -2

salt                        -to taste

To temper:

oil                                       -2 tsp

mustard seeds                     -1/4 tsp

urad dhal /split black gram-1/2 tsp

chana dhal/bengal gram     -1/2 tsp

Preparation time:5 min
Cooking Time    :10 min

Method:

• In a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds,green chilies, garlic cloves.

• Now add the diced eggplant and salt.

• Saute for 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add finely chopped tomato and cook until it becomes mushy and loses its raw flavor.

• Let it cool off and blend it into a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and allow mustard seeds to splutter.Temper with ingredients given to temper.

• Pour over the blended puree.

• Brinjal tomato chutney is ready to serve

Serves  3