Karuvepillai/Curry Leaves thuvaiyal Version 2.0

Ingredients:
Curry leaves - 1 3/4 cups
Bengal gram - 1 tbsp.
Black gram whole (dehusked)- 1 tbsp.
Dry red chillies - 3 (or per taste)
Salt (to taste)
Garlic - 6 cloves
Tamarind - small gooseberry size
Sesame oil

Method:
Wash the curry leaves and keep them aside.
Heat 1 tsp. of sesame oil and add Bengal gram, black gram and garlic.
Sauté till they turn golden colour. Remove. Add red chillies sauté till crispy. Remove.
Add a little more oil and sauté the curry leaves for 2 to 3 minutes.
Grind all ingredients including tamarind, salt into thick paste by adding only little water.

For rice:
Mix the thuvaiyal with rice along with ghee.

For idlis and dosas:
When served with idlis or dosa, do add a few drops of sesame oil to enhance the taste.

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