Karuveppilai Chutney / Curry leaves Chutney

How to make Karuveppilai Chutney / Curry leaves Chutney

Karuveppilai chutney is a very healthy side dish for idly/dosa. Curry leaves are rich in Vitamin A and hence they are good for hair growth and eyesight. They are rich in antioxidants so helps you stay young. They also help reduce cholesterol levels and have a lot more health benefits. Having this chutney regularly in your diet will improve hair growth and reduce hair fall. This is a favorite chutney in my home and even my little one licks her fingers while finishing it. In Sweden we do not get curry leaves, it is found rarely in some Indian shops, but very costly. Costlier than even cashews and almonds☺. Recently my mother in law brought them from India, so now we are happy to use them everyday. 
Ingredients:

Channa dal - 2 tbsp
Urad dal - 3 tbsp
Garlic - 2 big pods or 6-7 small pods
Dry Chilly - 3
Coconut - 3 tbsp
Tamarind - size of a lemon
Curry leaves - 1 cup
Oil - 2 tsp
Method:

Step 1. Keep all the ingredients ready.
Step 2. Wash and clean the curry leaves.

Step 3. Heat oil in a pan, add the channa dal and urad dal. When they turn slightly brown, add garlic, red chilly and coconut.

Step 4. Fry for a minute and add the curry leaves and roast them till they become crisp.


Step 5. Once it is crisp, add the tamarind and switch off the stove. 
Step 6. After it is cooled completely add salt and grind to fine paste .

Step 7. Serve with hot idlies. 

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