Betel Leaves Chutney / Vetrillai Thuvaiyal

Betel leaf is a must in offerings to god and is usually served   following a feast in India.

Betel leaf are good for digestion , so our ancestors followed it as a custom after the feast and is good for pregnant ladies as it helps them in lactation.

I had already posted a rice recipe using this betel leaf , Vetrillai Poondu Sadam , a flavorful Rice with betel and garlic .

Ingredients :

Betel leaves  ( small ) – 5 -6

Chopped cilantro leaves – ½ cup

Urad dhal – 2 tbs

Red chillies – 2

Tamarind – a small marble sized

Oil – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method :

Wash and pat dry and chop betel leaves.

Heat oil  in a pan , add urad dhal and sauté till golden .

Add in dry chillies and sauté for a minute.

Let it cool and add in the chopped betel leaves , coriander              leaves and tamarind.

Grind along with salt and little water .

Betel leaf chutney is ready to serve.

Serve along with plain rice , idli or dosa.

We had it with  plain dosa.