Muringayila Chammanthi | Drumstick Leaves Chutney
The nutritious and flavorful Muringayila Chammanthi (Drumstick Leaves Chutney) from Kerala, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 handful Leaves Drumstick leaves (Muringayila)
- 3 nos Shallots
- 1 nos Dried red chilly
- 1 nos Green chilly
- 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 small Piece Tamarind — soaked in 3 tbsp hot water
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
- Salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Warm the oil in a pan and add shallots, green chilly and dried red chilly. cook for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add washed and drained muringayila leaves. cook for 1 minute.
Step 3
Next, add grated coconut.
Step 4
Add tamarind water, Fold everything together gently and take it off the heat.
Step 5
When it is completely cooled, transfer into a mixer grinder jar.
Step 6
Grind into a coarse paste.
Step 7
Serve alongside steamed rice.
Tip
Fresh curry leaves make a genuine difference. Dried curry leaves are a poor substitute — if you cannot get fresh ones, increase the quantity and fry them longer.
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