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Kathrikai Chutney/Brinjal Chutney/Eggplant chutney, is a very special chutney and excellent side dish for idlis and dosa. It has the wonderful smokey flavor which makes it very unique. Check out other delectable chutneys here.
Here's how to make it with step by step photos...
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Ingredients
Brinjal
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1 big
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Onion
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1 finely chopped (small)
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Tamarind
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1 small gooseberry sized ball
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Urad dhal
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1 tsp
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Cumin seeds
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¼ tsp
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Dry red chillies
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2 (add according to taste)
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Methi seeds/Vendhayam
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¼ tsp
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Oil
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2 tsp
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Asafoetida
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1 pinch
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Salt
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As needed
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For
Tempering
Oil
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1 tsp
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Mustard seeds
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¼ tsp
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Cumin seeds
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¼ tsp
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Urad dhal
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½ tsp
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Curry leaves
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5
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Dry red chillies
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1
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Method
Apply
oil all over the brinjal and keep it in the stove as shown in the photo. Cook
the brinjal in flame, turning it on all the sides well. Switch off the stove.
After the brinjal cools down, peel off the skin and keep it aside.
In a
pan heat 1 tsp of oil add methiseeds, urad dhal, cumin seeds, red chillies,
asafoetida one by one and sauté for 20 sec. After it cools blend it in the
mixer. Add the brinjal, tamarind, salt and run the mixer. Transfer it to a bowl
and keep the chutney aside.
Now in
the pan add ingredients mentioned for tempering and when done add it to the
chutney. Again add 1 tsp of oil, saute the onions until translucent and mix it chutney.
Yummy
kathrikkai chutney is ready. You can eat it with idlis, dosas or also spread it
over chappathi roll it and eat it.
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Priya superb chutney I think I must try this. Yum
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ReplyDeletewe too make this chutney , we won't add methi seeds.well explained sis...........
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ReplyDeleteAwesome chutney.. Will try this once..
ReplyDeletegud one Priya.we do get a similar one here in the arabic restaurants as sides...but never knew how its done. thanks for sharing..
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