Eggplant chutney

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Advanced chutney

Chutney means mash or puree and it can be made from different types of fruits and vegetables. Most people know mango chutney , but I have several exciting flavors in store and here . Today I will teach you a unique and slightly advanced chutney, this is used as a pure vegetarian dish in Punjab (then it is a little different, but the process is the same).

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There is little oil and no sugar in it. My tip is to make it with two aubergines, because it is so good that it is eaten up quickly. I have grilled this on my gas burner, both grill and oven can be used. When you use the grill, it gets a wonderful smoky flavor and it is faster than in the oven. The tip for removing the skin is to split the aubergines in half and scrape out the flesh with a spoon. Mash everything with a fork.

AUBERGIN CHUTNEY

3 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 cloves garlic

150 g onion cubes

1 fresh chili in rings

A large grilled eggplant

3/4 teaspoon salt

chili powder to taste

8-10 mint leaves

½ lime

2 tablespoons date chutney

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Procedure:

  • Grill the eggplant on a grill or in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 250 degrees.

In the oven, baking paper is necessary so that liquid from the eggplant does not drip into the oven.

  • Cool, remove the skin and mash the insides as described above.
  • Heat oil, add mustard seeds and onion. Fry until onion starts to colour.
  • Add chili rings, grilled eggplant puree, spices and chopped mint leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes. Finally, mix in lime juice and date chutney.

This chutney only lasts for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and is a real treat – try it!