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    Home » Vegan » Vankaya Tomato Pachadi (Eggplant Tomato Chutney)

    Vankaya Tomato Pachadi (Eggplant Tomato Chutney)

    Published: Jan 24, 2017 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Pavani · 13 Comments

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    BM# 72: Week 4/ Day 1
    Theme: Dips, Chutneys and Spreads
    Dish: Vankaya Tomato Pachadi

    We are starting the last week of blogging marathon today and my theme for this week is 'Dips, Chutneys and Spreads'. First up is one of my absolute favorite chutneys and yes, it is made with eggplant (my favorite veggie, if you didn't know that already). It is my mom's Vankaya Tomato Pachadi.Eggplant Tomato Chutney My mom makes this chutney with big baby eggplants (does that even make any sense???). Italian eggplants are probably the closest to the ones we get back home. But I made today's chutney with long, slender Japanese eggplant and it turned out great.Eggplant Tomato ChutneyMost of the South Indian chutneys my mom makes are pretty straight forward. Saute some lentils (chana dal and urad dal), dry red chilies until golden, set aside. Adding dal makes the chutney thick and gives it some body. Mustard or cumin seeds can also be added for added taste.

    Next the veggie of choice (eggplant, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, tomato etc) is cooked until tender. Finally everything is ground together along with tamarind paste and salt. Additional add ins like peanuts, garlic, ginger etc., can also be added for extra taste.Eggplant Tomato ChutneyThis eggplant chutney is great to serve with some steamed rice or upma or idli or dosa or roti. Basically it's something I like to keep in the fridge for a few days, so I have something to tasty for just about anything I make.Eggplant Tomato Chutney

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    Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 72.

    Vankaya Tomato Pachadi

    Vankaya Tomato Pachadi is a spicy and delicious chutney made with eggplant and tomato. It is great to serve with steamed rice, upma, dosa, idli etc.,
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Cuisine: andhra, south african
    Servings: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    For the Chutney

    • 1 Long Japanese Eggplant (or Medium Italian eggplant), chopped
    • 1 Medium Tomato, Chopped
    • 2 Green Chilies, slit
    • 2 tsp Tamarind paste
    • 1 tsp Chana Dal
    • 1 tsp Urad dal
    • 1~2 Dry Red Chilies
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • To taste Salt

    For the Tempering:

    • 1 tsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
    • 8~10 Curry leaves
    • 1 tsp Urad Dal

    Instructions

    • Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan; add chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds and dry red chilies. Cook till the dal is golden and chilies turn a dark color. Remove onto a plate.
    • In the same pan, add the chopped eggplant, tomato and the green chilies. Cover and cook till the eggplant is cooked through and tender. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
    • When cool enough to handle, grind the dal mixture first into a somewhat smooth powder. Add the cooked eggplant mixture, salt and tamarind paste and grind to a smooth paste. You can leave it a little chunky, if you like texture in your chutney.
    • Remove the chutney into a bowl.
    • Heat 1tsp oil in a small pan, add the urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add it to the chutney and mix well. Serve with rice, upma, idli, dosa or even roti.
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    1. Srivalli

      January 24, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Heheheh. it absolutely makes sense as my MIL does it too..heheh..very nice creamy one Pavani..

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    2. Sharmila - The Happie Friends potpourri Corner

      January 24, 2017 at 8:46 am

      This sounds totally yumm!!

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    3. srividhya

      January 24, 2017 at 11:23 am

      You shots... Everyday, I stare them literally.. awesome recipe with amazing clicks

      Reply
    4. Rajani

      January 24, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Pavani the pictures are so stunning, especially when you consider that it's a brown blob that you are photographing. I love how no part is over exposed as it's something I am really struggling with now.

      Reply
    5. Chef Mireille

      January 25, 2017 at 10:35 am

      well you know my dislike of eggplant so all I can say is gorgeous pics!

      Reply
    6. Sandhiya

      January 26, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Eggplant, the one veggie i hardly touch. But your recipe sounds delicious and awesome photography.

      Reply
    7. sushma

      January 27, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Awesome combination of vankaya and tomato. I make this pachadi atleast twice a month. Looks perfect

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    8. Priya Suresh

      January 28, 2017 at 7:12 am

      Slurp, this chutney tempts me a lot, i can have few dosas with this chutney without any fuss.

      Reply
    9. themadscientistskitchen

      January 28, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Love the idea Pavani. It will make an excellent dip to feed my reluctant two...:D

      Reply
    10. Priya

      January 28, 2017 at 11:56 am

      I love variety in chutneys pavani, this looks yum and i m sure i will be trying this pretty soon!!!

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    11. Vaishali Sabnani

      January 28, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      The chutney looks great and a wonderful recipe too..wish could try some of it...

      Reply
    12. Harini

      January 29, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      My mom makes this pachadi and she loves it.

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    13. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      February 02, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Right from when I was a kid, this was my favorite chutney. Looks absolutely delicious Pavani!

      Reply

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