Simple Brinjal Chutney

Ingredients :

• Brinjal - 4 to 5 [ medium size boil and remove the skin ]
• Onion - 1 big [ chopped ]
• Dry red chilies 4 to 5
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
•  Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dahl - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Oil - 2 tsp

Method :

First take a kadai, add  oil to that, when the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds, red chiles. When it's crackle add chopped onion and grated coconut also. Fry till it's change in to light brown then keep aside. When it becomes cool grind it in a mixer along with tamarind paste, cooked  brinjal to a smooth paste. Then add salt, turmeric, asafoetida.  Then keep a vessel on the gas. Add oil and wait when the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves. When the seeds pop, add ground  brinjal  chutney to that. Mix well if need add little water and boil for 2 minutes more. Remove from the gas. Serve with idli, dosa and steamed rice.