Brinjal chutney is a good combination for idlis at the breakfast time.
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27/07/2013
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Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 15-20 mins
Serves : 3-4
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Ingredients :
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Brinjal - 4 or Aubergine - 1/2 medium
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Potato - 1 small
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Onion - 1 small
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Tomato - 1
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Tamarind - 1 marble size
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Mung dal split- 2 tblsp
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Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
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Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
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Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp
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Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
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Curry leaves - 1 Sprig
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Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
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Oil - for seasoning
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Salt - to taste
Method :
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Cut brinjal, potato, onion and tomato into small slices.
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Soak the tamarind in hot water. Squeeze out the tamarind pulp, strain and keep this tamarind juice aside.
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Add all the chopped brinjal, potato, tomato, mung dal and 1/2 a cup of water in a pressure cooker pan.
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Cook them for 2-3 whistles. Let it to cool before you open.
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Heat a frying pan and add oil.
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Season with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, asafoetida and chopped onion. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes on a moderate heat.
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Add the tamarind juice and sambar powder. Let it boil for about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the cooked vegetables now and let it cook for further 5 minutes.
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Switch off.
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Brinjal chutney is ready to be eaten.
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