Monday, May 25, 2009

Kothimera pudina chutney

Ingredients:

Cilantro: 2 big bunches
Mint: 1 bunch
Corriander seeds: 1 tbsp
Red chillies: 4
Tamarind: Small piece
Garlic : 1 clove
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Salt: to taste
Oil: 1 tbsp

For Seasoning:

Oil: 3 tbsps
cunin seeds: 1/2 tsp
mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
urad dhal: 1 tsp
channa dhal: 1tsp
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Garlic: 1 clove chopped

Method:

Clean the cliantro and mint leaves and drain the water.
Fry them in 1 tbsp oil. Also add tamarind to the leaves while frying.
Remove from heat and let cool.
In a pan fry the corriander seeds, cumin seeds and red chilles untill nice aroma without oil and let cool.
Grind the corriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilles, garlic and salt.
Then add the fried leaves to the mixture and grind until soft.
Adjust salt to taste.

In a pan heat oil for seasoning and add the seasoning one by one according to the order in the seasonings list and fry untill the dhal and golden brown.
Now add the seasoning to the grinded mixture.

Goes well with rice.

Enjoy

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