Curry leaves chutney powder (podi)

Curry leaves or kadhi-patta is a common herb we use in our day to day cooking. I discovered a great way to retain its goodness in form of a dry chutney or chutney podi.

What do I need??

1 cup of washed curry leaves

3 tablespoons of urad dal 

2 tablespoons of chana dal 

2-3 whole red chillies 

1 tablespoon grated dry coconut

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/4 teaspoon hing or asafoetida

1/4 teaspoon amchur powder

1 teaspoon Oil

Salt to taste

What are the steps??

1. Dry roast the curry leaves for around 5 mins or until they are completely dry and can be crushed between fingers. Keep them aside once done.

2. Add oil in the pan. Add the mustard seeds.

3. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add hing, cumin seeds and red chillies.
4. Now add the urad dal and chana dal and wait for the dals to be slightly brown.
5. Add the dry coconut and sesame seeds. Mix and roast for half a minute and switch off the flame. Let the mixture cool down to room temperature.

6. Add the dal mixture, roasted curry leaves, salt, amchur powder to the mixer jar and grind to powder consistency.

While serving, add oil or melted ghee. Enjoy this delicious chutney powder with rice, dosa, idli, paddu (or appe), parathas, or akki roti.

Any tips??

1. Add a pinch of sugar if needed at step 6 if you want to add a bit of sweetness.

 

Onion Tomato Chutney

This is one of the most versatile chutneys I have ever made. Its super yummy and complements almost every staple dish, be it dosa, idli, paddu (or appe), paratha, akki roti and so on.

What do I need??

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes

2-3 whole red chillies 

5-6 curry leaves

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon hing or asafoetida

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon chana dal
1 tablespoon urad dal
2 tablespoon Oil

Salt to taste

What are the steps??

1. Heat the oil in a small pan. 

2. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add hing, curry leaves and  red chillies. Also add chana dal and urad dal.
2. Wait for the dals to be slightly brown and then add chopped onions. Sauté the onions on medium flame until they are soft. 
3. Now add tomatoes and fry until they are slightly soft. 
4. Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.

5. Cool the mixture down and grind to a chutney consistency. Add a little water if needed. But not more than 1 tablespoon or so.

Serve with dosa, idli, paddu (or appe), parathas, or akki roti.

Any tips??

1. Add jaggery or sugar at step 4 along with salt, if you would like the chutney to be a sweet.