Curry leaves chutney recipe

Curry leaves chutney recipe is made in two ways in my home. A chutney that is creamy thick and smooth goes well with idli, dosa, pongal and most other south Indian breakfasts.The other is the karivepaku pachadi which is made similar to the methi leaves chutney that goes best with rice. We also make the curry leaves podi rice that is a quick fix to dinner any time.

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Tips to make curry leaves chutney

Curry leaves: For those who are doubtful about the nutrients being lost in stir fried curry leaves. You can dry the curry leaves in shade for few days until they turn crisp.

Mash them up, to powder with moist free hands and store it in a glass jar. If desired can be refrigerated.

Add to the chutney whenever needed. My mum dries the curry leaves in the veranda during the day for three days to dehydrate them completely, not during the monsoons since the leaves get molded.

Chilies: I have used red chilies, however you can also use green chilies but the taste alters.

Ginger: I have used ginger but you can also replace it with garlic. But you will get a pungent flavor.

Chana dal: I personally prefer chana dal or bengal gram for our chutneys as the texture, flavor, taste and aroma are exceptionally good. However you can simply replace chana dal with roasted gram or pottukadalai. Even peanuts or coconut go well in this curry leaves chutney.

Tempering: I did not temper the chutney as such it doesn’t need. Since it is so flavorful, smooth and tasty on its own.

I color of the chutney will be different if green chilies or coconut are used.

This chutney can be served with any variety of idli, dosa, upma,pongal.

For more Chutney recipes, check
capsicum chutney
onion ginger chutney
red capsicum chutney
radish chutney

Curry leaves chutney or karivepaku pachadi recipe

Curry leaves chutney

Curry leaves chutney made in andhra style using curry leaves and lentils. Serve it with Indian breakfast or snacks.

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Prep Time7 minutes

Cook Time5 minutes

Total Time12 minutes

Servings1 cup

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

• ▢ 8 sprigs curry leaves large (1 cup loosely measured)
• ▢ 2 to 3 tbsp Chana dal or senaga pappu or ½ cup coconut or 4 tbsp peanuts
• ▢ 1 garlic clove or ¼ inch ginger
• ▢ ½ tsp cumin or jeera
• ▢ 2 to 3 Red chilies or green chilies
• ▢ 1 tbsp Lemon juice or tamarind as needed
• ▢ Salt as needed
• ▢ 1 tsp Oil

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Instructions

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  Wash curry leaves in lot of water, drain them in a colander.
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  Soak tamarind in little warm water. Skip if using lemon juice.
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  Pour 1 tsp oil to a pan. Add the curry leaves and fry until crisp on a medium heat. Fry jeera in the same pan. Skip this step if you are using curry leaves powder.Set aside the leaves to cool in a plate.
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  If using green chilies and coconut, skip this step. Pour 1 tsp oil to the same pan. Fry chilies and chana dal until golden. 
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  Blend together curry leaves, jeera, chilies, garlic, chana dal or coconut, tamarind or lemon juice and salt with enough water.
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  Check salt and add more if needed.
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  Curry leaves chutney is ready to serve.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts

Curry leaves chutney

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 519mg15%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 1460IU29%

Vitamin C 450.4mg546%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 3.1mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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