Eggplant Chutney

Ingredients

1. Eggplants-2
2. Tomato-1
3. Chillies-5
4. Tamarind-lime size
5. Mustard-2tsp
6. Cumin seeds-2 tsp
7. Oil-6 tsp
8. Salt -to taste
9. Asafoetida
10. Split channa dal-2 tsp

Directions

• In a pan add oil ,when hot enough add mustard,cumin seeds,Asafoetida and channa dal.
• Fry till brownish add tamarind and chillies fry for 2 mins.
• Now add tomato cover the pan at this point for tomato to cook for 2 mins.
• Add eggplant at this point and little water to help the eggplant to soften.
• Cover the pan for 4-5 mins .
• Give it a stir now and then.
• Turn off the flame once cooked and allow to cool.
• Grind the mixture into a paste .
• In a pan add oil, mustard ,cumin seeds for seasoning.
• Serve hot with rice /bread.