PALAK PULLUGURA(SPINACH CHUTNEY)
INGREDIENTS : Palak leaves 400 gms Green chillies 5 to 6 Roasted Sesame seeds 2 tsp Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Shredded Coconut 1 cup or dessicated coconut can also be used Tamarind paste 1 tsp Jaggery 1 inch piece Oil 1 Tbsp Salt to taste HOW TO MAKE : Blanch the palak or spinach leaves in hot water until the raw smell vanishes. Drain the water Take a kadai.Add in the drained palak leaves again with chillies and fresh coconut or desiccated coconut powder and fry for few minutes. Now add tamarind,jaggery,salt and mix well. Allow the mix to cool down . Blend the mixture into a smooth paste without adding extra water . Add oil and add mustard and jeera seeds when hot and transfer this seasoning to the blend paste. And the palak pullugura is ready to be served with rice or chapathis!! Preparation time : 10 minutes z