Friday, April 13, 2012

ಎಲಗುರಿಗೆ/ ಎಲವರಿಗೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು/ Vitamin leaves Chutney

I am back to blogging after a long vacation in India. We had a superb time with family and friends, could attend few marriages too :)..
This is one of the very tasty dishes which I learnt during my India visit. Give it a try and have fun..


Ingredients:
  • 3-4 spring washed Vitamin leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seed
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame seed
  • pinch of Asafoitida
  • 4-5 Red Chillies
  • 1/4 tsp Tamarind
  • 1 cup Coconut
  • 1 tsp cooking Oil
  • Salt to taste

For Tempering:
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seed
  • 1 red Chili broken(optional)
Method:
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, red Chilli, Asafoitida and Vitamin leaves, saute  for 2-3 min on a low flame, allow to cool for 2-3 min.
  • Then grind the cooled mixture with Coconut, Tamarind, salt to taste and very little water.
  • Then temper with Mustard seed and broken Red Chilli.
  • Enjoy with plain steamed rice.....IS IT NOT SIMPLE? :)