Kadi Patta Chatney

                                              

    

The curry tree is a tropical to sub-tropical tree which is native to India & Sri-Lanka. Its leaves (also known as Kadi Patta in Hindi) are used in many dishes in India & neighbouring countries. Here are few health benefits of kadi patta.

~Helps keep anaemia at bay

~Fights diabetes

~Good for Eyesight

~Improves digestion

~Lowers cholesterol

~Prevents greying of hair

Ingredients 

2 to 3 tbsp Chana dal

1 cup loosely measured fresh curry leaves

1 small piece of ginger

¼ tsp roasted cumin powder

2 to 3 Red chills or green chilies

Juice of half a lemon

Salt as needed

1 tsp oil

1 tbsp green coriander (optional)

Method

Wash curry leaves & drain them in a colander.

Dry roast chana dal & red chilies. Set these aside to cool.

Add oil & fry curry leaves till crispy. Cool them.

Add salt & lemon juice along with dal, curry leaves, coriander & chillies, in a blender.

Blend everything together with enough water.

Serve this with Idli & Dosas or with anything that you fancy :)

Tips

* Curry leaves should be fresh.

* Don't deep fry curry leaves or they will loose the colour & become blackish.

* You can add little coconut for a different taste.

* Consistency of Chatney depends on your taste.