Vallarai keerai chutney

Vallarai keerai chutney

Ingredients to grind - Vallarai keerai chutney

Vallarai keerai / brahmi /  mandukabrahmi - 1 small bundle

Coconut - 1 cupOnion - chopped 1/4 cupGarlic - 3 clovesHing / Asafoetida / perungayam - pinchUrad dal - 2 tbspMustard seed - 1/2 tspTamarind - small amla sizeGreen chilli - 2

For seasoning - Vallarai keerai chutney

Mustard seed - 1/2 tspUrad dal - 1/2 tspCurry leaves 

Method - Vallarai keerai chutney

1. Heat 2 tsp of oil, add mustard seed, urad dal. Once urad dal turns brown, mustard seeds splutter, saute garlic, onions till it turns brown. Add tamarind, green chilli, and spinach, stir them for 2 minutes. Finally add coconut pieces. Let it cool for room temperature.2. Grind this mixture with salt to fine paste. If desired, this vallarai thuvayal / vallarai chutney can be seasoned with 1/2 tsp urad dal and 1/2 tsp of mustard seed.