Tomato Brinjal Chutney is a flavorful condiment. It is made by first boiling large pieces of brinjals until they are tender. Then, the brinjals are coarsely ground. The chutney begins with finely chopped onions, green chillies, and tomatoes. They are sautéed in hot oil with mustard seeds that pop. Urad dhal and asafetida are added and cooked until golden. Once the onions become transparent, the mashed tomatoes are added, followed by the brinjal paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Water is mixed in for consistency, and the mixture is allowed to boil before serving. This chutney pairs well with various dishes, adding a delicious tangy and spicy flavor.
This tomato brinjal chutney can be served with idli or dosa.
Tomato Brinjal Chutney Recipe
Tomato Brinjal Chutney
5
servings5
minutes10
minutesThis tomato brinjal chutney can be served with idli or dosa.
Ingredients
Brinjal (medium size) – 4 Nos
Tomato (medium size) – 2 nos
Big Onion – 1 No chopped finely
Green chillies – 4 Nos chopped finely
Asafoetida powder – a pinch
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Oil – 2 teaspoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Cut the brinjals into big pieces and boil it in water for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the water and cool it.
- Put it in a mixie and grind it coarsely.
- Chop the onion, green chillies, and tomato finely.
- In a frying pan, add oil and when it is hot, add the mustard.
- When the mustard pops, add urad dhal and asafetida. Fry till the dhal turns golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion, green chillies, and curry leaves, and fry till the onions turn transparent.
- Add the tomato and fry till it is mashed.
- Now, add the brinjal paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix everything well and add a bit of water to make the mixture liquid.
- Cover with a lid and allow it to boil. Once boiled, remove it from the stove.
Awesome chuteny,i tried it today it tastes so good