Curry Leaves Chutney | Kadi Patta Chutney
Curry Leaves Chutney | Kadi Patta Chutney is a popular condiment in South Indian cuisine . Primarily made with curry leaves the chutney is a flavorful and aromatic . It compliments various dishes.
Equipment
- Pan / Kadai / Wok
- Mixer/ Grinder
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 cup Curry Leaves
- 1/2 cup Coconut grated
- 1/4 cup Channa Dal
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
- 2 -3 Whole Red Chilly dried
- Salt to taste
Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Udad Dal
- Pinch Asafoetida
- 1 Whole Red Chilly
- Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Wash and soak the channa dal for about an hour.
- Now heat a tablespoon of oil and add the whole red chilly.
- Immediately add the curry leaves, drained channa dal and coconut. Cook for 3-4 minutes .
- Now add salt and tamarind .
- Switch off the flame and let the mix cool down.
- Transfer the mix to a mixer and grind the chutney to a fine paste. Add water to adjust the consistency.
- Remember the chutney will become thick in sometime .
Tempering
- Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds , let them pop . Now add the urad dal , a pinch of asafoetida and finally the whole red chilly and curry leaves.
- Pour the tempering over the prepared chutney.
- Serve it with your favourite idlis and Dosas