Herbal curd curry

Ingredients

1. Carrom leaves ( Ajwain leaves)- a few
2. Jeera/ cummin seeds- 1/2 tsp
3. Meethi/Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp
4. Sarso/Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
5. Hing/ asfoetida a pinch
6. Garlic- 5 cloves
7. Sour curd 2 cups
8. Pepper powder -1 tsp
9. Green chillies-1
10. Coconut oil- 2 tbsp
11. Turmeric powder
12. Salt to taste

Methods

• Wash and chop the carrom leaves.

Carrom leaves are herbs. A very good immune booster, and really good for your lungs. It has a very strong flavour. An ideal seasoning agent to replace carrom seeds. Can be added to your daily paratha soups etc.

• Beat the sour curd nicely.keep aside.
• Heat a kadai pour the coconut oil.
• When hot add the chopped carrom leaves fry for a minute remove and keep aside. In the same oil add the mustard seeds, Fenugreek seeds, cummin seeds, asfoetida, let the seasoning splutter. Crush the garlic and green chilli. Switch off the flame add the crushed garlic, greenchillies and turmeric powder saute a while. Switch on the flame. Add the beaten curd when the curd start bubbling switch off the flame.
• Do not boil
• Add the pepper powder, fried carrom leaves and salt.

Herbal curd curry is ready to be served. Serve with steamed rice or with hot paratha, or puri.

Pic courtesy : self clicked.