Brinjal & Capsicum Chutney / Chutney Recipe - 72 / #100chutneys

Brinjal & Capsicum chutney is a healthy and tasty chutney which goes well with Idly or Dosa. The veggies are sautéed along with the other ingredients and ground into a fine paste is further enhanced with the tadka. Adjust the quantity of chilli according to taste bud.

Ingredients :

2 Tsp Oil
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera
1 Cup Brinjal, finely chopped
1 Big Capsicum, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Coconut, grated
2 - 3 Dry red chillies
Small piece of Tamarind
Salt to taste

For Tadka :

1 Tsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Urad dal
1 Dry red chilli
A sprig of curry leaf
A pinch of Hing powder

Method :

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds followed by dry red chillies.

Add the chopped brinjal along with the chopped capsicum, grated coconut and tamarind.

Saute and cook well.

Cool the ingredients and grind into a fine paste by adding salt and water.

Transfer it to a bowl and keep aside.

For tadka, heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds.

Once it starts spluttering, add urad dal followed by red chilli, a sprig of curry leaf and a pinch of hing powder.

Fry and add it to the prepared chutney.

Serve.

Serving Options :

Serve with Idly or Dosa.