Eggplant Chutney Brinjal Chutney Recipes

EGGPLANT CHUTNEY - BRINJAL CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Apply oil on all the sides of the eggplant. Roast it directly on the flame till the skin is charred.
• Another option is to set the oven in broil mode and broil the eggplant. Be sure to turn the eggplant after each side is cooked. It takes app. 15-20 minutes for all the sides of the eggplant to get cooked. Let it cool down.
• Once it cools down, peel the skin and mash the eggplant.
• Heat oil in kadai. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Let it splutter.
• Add dry red chilies, tamarind, asafoetida and tomatoes and let it cook for few minutes.
• Grind the above mixture along with the mashed eggplant in the mixer or blender. Add salt to taste. If you prefer, add 2 tbsp of grated coconut.
• (optional) Heat oil in a small pan, splutter some mustard seeds and curry leaves and add it to the chutney. Garnish it with Coriander leaves.

UNIQUE EGGPLANT CHUTNEY RECIPE | JAFFNA STYLE BRINJAL CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut the eggplant into small sized pieces as shown in the picture below and wash them well. Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix them well.
• Heat the oil in deep fry cooking pot and add the eggplant. Fry them under medium flame until it turns into brown color. For me, it takes about 10 minutes.
• Get ready with thick coconut milk and very thick tamarind juice.
• Crush the cardamom and cinnamon. Chop the onions. Also, get ready with ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, sugar, and chili powder.
• Heat the oil in a cooking pan and add onions. Sauté them until they're soft and translucent. Then, add cinnamon, cardamom, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, sugar, and chili powder.
• Add the tamarind juice. Also, add coconut milk and mix everything well.
• Cook uncovered under medium flame for 2 or 3 minutes. During this time you should stir occasionally.
• Taste the gravy and add salt if needed.
• Finally, add the pieces of fried eggplant. Mix everything till totally combined.
• Serve and enjoy this Jaffna style eggplant chutney recipe.