White Rice , Drizzled with Ghee n topped with Terrace Grown Brinjal Chutney

White Rice , Drizzled with Ghee n topped with Terrace Grown Brinjal Chutney

Terrace Grown Brinjal Chutney

• Brinjal's -4 to 6 any variety depending upon the size n here i opted Banarasi purple round variety . 
• Oil – 1 tsp
• Urid Dal – 2 tsp heaped 
• Dry Red Chilly – 3 or according to the spice 
• Garlic Flakes – 4 to 6  
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 th  tsp
• Tamarind – Gooseberry size 
• Jaggery  – chickpea size -2 adjust as per sweetness 
• Salt to taste 
• Water as needed

 Seasoning

•  Oil – 1 tsp 
• Mustard Seeds  – 1/2 tsp
• Urid dhal  – 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida / Hing - 2 pinch
• Curry leaves -1 sprig

Method

Wash n chop the brinjals to 2 inch pieces .

Soak tamarind in little water for about 10 mts n squeeze it well n discard the residue . keep aside . 

Remove the skin of the garlic flakes n chop it .

Add a tsp of  oil in a pan n add urid dhal n roast till it changes color then add dry red chilly along with chopped  garlic flakes n  fry for few seconds till it gives a nice aroma . Take it out n allow it to cool .

 In the same pan add chopped brinjal's n fry for few mts , add turmeric powder n stir for few seconds , then add the tamarind water n cook till soft . Take it out n allow it to cool .

In a blender add all the roasted ingredients along with jaggery , salt n  little water n blend to a smooth paste .

Remove n then give the seasoning .