Tomato Corainder Chutney

 This is a no cook instant and delicious chutney from Chattisgarh made with Tomatoes, Coriander, Mint leaves, Garlic Pods and green chilies.It goes well with breakfast dishes and can also be enjoyed as a side dish with your Lunch/Dinner.



 

Ingredients :

2 chopped Tomatoes
4-5 Garlic Pods
1 Green Chili
Handful of Coriander leaves
Handful of Mint leaves
Salt to taste

Recipe :

1. Take all the ingredients in stone Mortar and Pestle and grind it till everything is crushed.


Note :

1. In case you dont have Mortar and Pestle , grind the Chutney in a Mixer.

2. Adjust the amount of ingredients according to your taste.

Baingan Bhaja / Crispy Fried Eggplant

One of the simple yet delicious recipe from Bengali cuisine, Baingan bhaja is round Eggplant slices marinated with spices, Coated with rice flour and shallow pan fried with Mustard oil to give the pungent hit of aroma.

Ingredients :

1 Medium size Eggplant
1/2 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Garam Masala
1/2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Cumin Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Amchur Powder
1/4 Tablespoon Chili Powder
3-4 Tablespoon Mustard Oil
Rice flour for dusting
Salt to taste

Recipe :

1. Cut 1 cm round discs of Eggplant and soak into salt water for 15-20 min. This is to remove any bitterness from Eggplant.

2. Dry pat Eggplant discs and keep aside. In a big bowl add all the masalas and 2 Tablespoon of mustard oil to make a paste. If needed add some water. Add the Eggplant discs into the paste and mix well till each disc is coated with spices. Marinate this for 30 min approx.

3. Heat the tawa, take marinated eggplant disc and gently dust with rice flour and shallow fry with mustard oil till you get crisp edges. Serve hot with Khichdi or Parathas.