Eggplant Chutney

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Q: Varuni: i have made the eggplant chutney a few times – it comes out tasty, but a different color than yours? any pointers?
A: Rukmini: The reason for darker color of eggplant chutney is probably due to not so fresh eggplant. Eggplant should have glowing skin and light weight – not heavy, because heavy ones will have more seeds and less white flesh.

Source: Rukmini Ganeshappa

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: chutney

Ingredients

  • small round eggplants (6-8) or 1 medium eggplant
  • serrano chili or red chili (Use 12-15 for extra spicy or 6-8 for regular spicy) - cut lengthwise
  • 6-8 garlic cloves
  • cilantro - 1/4 cup
  • cari leaves - 4 stems
  • salt 1/4 tsp
  • sugar 1/4 tsp
  • olive oil 1/4 cup

Directions

  1. Bake eggplant in high oven until soft, about 10-12 minutes

  2. peel eggplant, place in blender

  3. dry roast the chili – add to blender

  4. add garlic, cilantro, cari leaves, salt and sugar

  5. blend and drizzle in the oil

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