This Brinjal recipe is one of the faitrvoe dish in our house made by my mother and also at my in-laws place. Both the families are from the same village so the tastes and likes are the same in both the houses. This one is special because the whitish green big brinjal was not available in Hyderabad in those days so who ever is coming from our village we used to look forward to this precious gift from them. Nowadays it is available in our local markets but the thought and love for our village gave a special flavor to the dish. Recipe : Ingredients :1 big whitish green or purple color brinjalsmall pingpong ball sized tamarind2-3 green chillies Seasoning: 3big red chillies broken into pieces1tbsp black dal /urad dal1/4 tsp methi seeds1/2tsp mustard seeds a pinch of hingcurry leavesMethod: smear brinjal with little oil all over and roast on gas till the skin becomes soft and easy to peel offFry all the ingredients for seasoning in little oil and keep it aside.Peel off skin from brinjal and cut in to pieces. Grind this pulp with green chillies,salt and tamarind ( soak in hot water for few minutes ) on grinding stone to a coarse pulp,not in the mixie, that s where taste lies , grind seasoning ingredients coarsely in mixie and add to the brinjal pulp and mix it well.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot rice and fried butter milk chillies. I usually make sambar to go with it.Thought of this chutney brings water in the mouth. My husband and children love this chutney . Note : sorry I could not upload photos Hope it is ok.
LAURELLE CHOUINARD,
It is with profound sadness that we announce her passing at Extendicare of Kirkland Lake on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the age of 72 years. Laurelle was born in Arntfield, Québec on March 9, 1940 to the late Laurent and late Jeanne Brazeau. Predeceased by her brother Ghislain and her daughter Andrée. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her soulmate Lou Chouinard; her children Denis Chouinard, Suzie Bégin (Claude Lacroix), Nancy (Norm) Boucher, Manon Bégin (Daniel Roy), Richard (Laurette) Bégin as well as Marc Chouinard (Karen). Dear sister to Francine (Guy) Ledoux, Guylaine Brazeau, Carole Brazeau, Yves (Lucille) Brazeau; sisters-in-law Cécile Guérin, Germaine “Gerry” Perron (late Alex), Mignonne “Mickie” (Glen Cameron), Diane “Dickie” (Ken Garrett), Sylvia Chouinard Moore; her brother-in-law Rolland (Jackie Trudel) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Laurelle and Lou where the previous proprietors of Lou’s Variety and thoroughly enjoyed their time as business owners until they felt it necessary to close their doors as Laurelle’s health rapidly declined. Laurelle dearly loved young children. She took great pleasure in the many faithful visits from the neighborhood children. The family wish to thank the staff on the third floor at Extendicare for their many years of dedication, support and care provided to Laurelle. Cremation has taken place. Donations in Laurelle’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society (670 Airport Road, Unit 206, Timmins, ON., P4P 7C3).Décédée le 1er avril 2012, au foyer d’Extendicare à l’âge de 72 ans. Laurelle est née à Arntfield Québec le 9 mars 1940 à feue Jeanne et feu Laurent Brazeau. Elle laisse dans le deuil son conjoint bien-aimé Lucien Chouinard; ses chèrs enfants Denis Chouinard, Suzie Bégin (Claude Lacroix), Nancy (Norm) Boucher, Manon Bégin (Daniel Roy), Richard (Laurette) Bégin, Marc Chouinard (Karen); ses surs Francine (Guy) Ledoux, Guylaine Brazeau, Carole Brazeau, Yves (Lucille) Brazeau; Elle sera également regrettée par ses belles surs Cécile Guérin, Germaine « Gerry » Perron (feu Alex), Mignonne « Mickie » (Glen Cameron), Diane « Dickie » (Ken Garrett), Sylvia Chouinard Moore et son beau frère Rolland Chouinard (Jackie Trudel) ainsi que plusieurs petits-enfants et arrière petits-enfants, nièces et neveux. Prédécédé par outre ses parents, son frère Ghislain et sa fille Andrée. Laurelle et Lucien fut propriétaire du magasin « Lou’s Variety » durant plusieurs années jusqu’à sa maladie progresse et à été incapable de continuer. Sa plus grande joie était d’acceuillir les enfants du district qui venait leur rendre visite fréquement. Un merci bien spécial au personnel de l’unité 3 du foyer d’Extendicare pour leur dévouement et les excellents soins prodiguées à Laurelle. La direction des funérailles a été confiée au salon funéraire Monette & French de Kirkland Lake (www.frenchfamily.ca). Vos marques de sympathies en mémoire de Laurelle peuvent se traduire par un don à la société d’ Alzheimer’s (670 Airport Road, Unit 206, Timmins, ON., P4P 7C3).Offer Condolence for the family of Laurelle Chouinard