Satini Brinjelle Mauritian Recipe | Tasty Aubergine (Eggplant) Chutney | Roasted Eggplant Chutney

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Ground mustard can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

Make small cuts in the eggplant & insert sliced garlic in the eggplant.

Brush eggplants with oil.

Roast eggplants over high flame (on charcoal for better flavour) until they turn soft.

Remove outer skin (leave some for smoky flavour).

Chop cooked eggplants until they turn into a paste.

Add in chopped onions, sliced chillies, lemon juice, salt, pepper and chopped coriander and set aside.

In a pan, heat some oil and temper chilli 1 dried chilli in oil.

Break down and mix chilli into the paste.

Pour hot oil on the paste and mix well until fully combined.

Garnish with fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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