South Indian Baigan ki Chutney

Preparation:5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large brinjal (baingan / eggplant)
4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp tamarind (imli)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method

Roast brinjal on an open flame till black. Peel and keep aside,Roast the urad dal and red chillies in oil till golden brown.After the dal mixture cools down grind it with the tamarind.Add the brinjal and blend again till coarsely smooth.Transfer the mixture in a bowl and add salt and 1/4 tsp of hing and mix well.The chutney is ready, tastes delicious with rice.