SWEET AND SPICY EGGPLANT PICKLE
Steps:
- 1. Peel 1 kilogram of eggplant. Dice eggplant into 1/3-1/2 inch sized cubes. The smaller the pieces, the better/quicker they fry. 2. Put eggplant in a colander over a pan and sprinkle generously with salt (perhaps ¾-1 tablespoon of salt) and let sit for at least 2-3 hours, allowing excess water to drain off. 3. Prepare 8 decent-sized cloves of garlic. Prepare 3 inches of ginger. Cut both into small pieces. Place 8-10 small red chilis (depending on heat you desire) with stems cut off, garlic, and ginger in ¼ cup of oil and blend well. 4. Dry roast 1 tsp of fenugreek, 3 tsp of cumin seeds, ¾ tsp of coriander seeds, and 4 whole green cardamom pods (open cardamom pods). After roasted, put these 4 things, along with 2/3 tsp of mustard seeds, into a hand grinder. Grind to a fine powder. 5. Heat 1/2 cup of sunflower oil in pan, and fry 1/3 of eggplant until begins to turn golden brown (you need to make sure the eggplant is properly fried so that the texture of the pickle is correct but make sure not to burn the eggplant!) Remove with spatula (allowing oil to drain back into pan), and set aside. Add another ½ cup of oil, then fry remaing two batches of eggplant in the same way. 6. With remaining oil in pan, fry the garlic/ginger/red chili paste, as well as 12-15 small green chilies (with stems removed) for 5-7 minutes. 7. Add spice blend, 1/3 tsp of whole mustard seeds, 1 stick of cinnamon, and ½ to 2/3 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Add small handful of curry leaves. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. 8. Add fried eggplant cubes. 9. Add 1/2 cup of rice vinegar. Allow to cook down. Add another 1/2 cup of vinegar when you notice that it looks a bit dry, and allow to continue to cook down. 10. Add 8 tablespoons of dark brown sugar (or 6 tablespoons, and ½-1 tablespoon of white sugar). Add sugar gradually, to suit your taste. Add salt by 1/4 teaspoons, to suit your taste (3/4-1 teaspoon) 11. Squeeze half a lime over chutney if desired.
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[email protected]This was my first time making eggplant pickle and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.
md.Anowar Hossen
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Ehsan Abbas
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sarita Aryal
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant pickle turned out great! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Kate Kelly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Al
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up eggplant. The sauce is delicious and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.
Jony Ahammed
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the eggplant is always so tender and flavorful.
Hiba Chan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ALI PAKISTANI
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Karen Banda
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Okiria Simon
[email protected]Yum!
Edi be
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
Carmina Morgadez
[email protected]This was my first time making eggplant pickle and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Retro Vandal & Psionic Games
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Joan Cenita
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The eggplant was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the sweet and spicy sauce was the perfect balance. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.