Karipatta Chutney

Directions

  1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a kadai.
  2. 2Add 3 tablespoons of Urad Dal, 3 tablespoons of Chana Dal, 1 teaspoon of Coriander Seeds, 15 Red Chillies, cherry size Tamarind, and 1 teaspoon of Cumin Seeds.
  3. 3Mix this well and remove it in a thali to let it cool.
  4. 4In the same kadai, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add 10 cloves of Garlic.
  5. 5Sauté until beautiful brown golden spots appear on the garlic and then remove them.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of Kadhipatta (curry leaves) to the kadai and roast for 2-3 minutes until they reduce in size and become crisp.
  7. 7Add the roasted dals, spices, chillies, tamarind, and garlic to a mixer grinder.
  8. 8Add salt to taste.
  9. 9Add the crisp kadhipatta leaves.
  10. 10Grind all ingredients together without water until a chutney consistency is achieved.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 3 tbsp Urad Dal
  • 3 tbsp Chana Dal
  • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 15 Red Chillies
  • cherry size Tamarind
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cup Kadhipatta
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

kadaithalimixer grinder

Tips

  • This chutney can be stored for 15-20 days if it is refrigerated properly.
  • Blend the chutney without water.
  • This chutney goes with everything—rice, idlis, dosas, rotis, or even sandwiches!