Bangen (aubergine) Chutney

Ingredients (1st step):.

• 2 medium : Bangen (aubergine)
• 1 tsp : Salt
• 1/2 tsp : Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp : Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp : Tamarind paste
• 1 tsp : Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp : Methi seeds
• 1 tsp : Mash ki daal
• 3 green : Chillies
• 2 medium: Tomatoes
• 1/2 bunch : Coriander Leaves

Ingredients (2nd step - bagaar):.

• Few : Curry leaves
• 1 tsp : Mustard seeds
• 1 pinch : Cumin seeds

Directions (1st step):.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, methi and maash ki dal for a minute. Then add garlic, tomatoes and baigan (cut In small pieces), along with green chillies, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Cook till Baigan and tomato become a little tender. Finally add coriander leaves. Grind to paste in food processor with tamarind paste. Keep aside.

Directions (2nd step):.

Heat little oil (about 4 tsp), add mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Fry till the curry leaves become a little crispy. Add this to the baigan paste.