Devil's Grape Creeper Masala Dip is an authentic eNalabaag's special recipe and a very healthy one. A medicinal South Indians dish called Pirandai Thugaiyal or Pirandai Chutney. An Ayurvedic medicinal plant recipe which has lots of medicinal effects and has cure for some ailments. Mainly said to be for digestive disorders and more, Google for more info. A very delicious one and can be had with dosa, curd rice etc.
Food Type: Vegetarian
Prepare Time:30 mints | Cook Time: 30 mints
Total Time: 60 mints | Serves: 4
Author: Sriram | Cuisine: South Indian | Recipe Type: Dip (medicinal)
Important Note: While picking from plant and cutting it will be itchy, take sesame oil and rub on your fingers before cutting this plant.
Tips: At times there will be fibres even after removing while cutting and after grinding, no worries eNalabaag found a unique way out for this.
After grinding if there is fibres, just filter it by pouring little water so that the fibres can be taken out and retain the juice of the mix. Refer image in the recipe.
Making of Devil's Grape Creeper Masala Dip
Main Ingredients:
Devil's Grape Creeper (Pirandai) 1 cup (pick the tender ones)
Small onions 1 cup
Urad dal 3 dbsp
Bengal gram dal 2 tbsp
Mustard 1 tbsp
Red chilli 5
Asafoetida 1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves
Sesame oil
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Devil's Grape Creeper grinding
Pick the tender Devils grape creeper(Pirandai) and cut it into small pieces. While cutting remove the fibres from it. Important Note: While picking from plant and cutting it will be itchy, take sesame oil and rub on your fingers before cutting this plant. (refer image)
Take a tawa and add sesame oil and when it becomes hot
Add the grape creeper and saute till it gets brownish green in colour
Let it cool down
Grind it to a smooth paste
After grinding if there is more fibre in it, no worries eNalabaag found a unique way out for this.
Tips: After grinding if there is fibres, just filter it by pouring little water so that the fibres can be taken out and retain the juice of the mix. Refer image in the recipe.
Drain and keep it aside
Masala grinding
Take a tawa and add sesame oil
When oil is hot add mustard seed and let it pop
Add urad dal and saute till it gets golden brown, keep the stove on a medium flame
Now add tamarind, red chilli, asafoetida and saute for 1 mints
Add onion and saute
Add salt to taste and give a good mix
Add curry leaves and saute
Let it cool
Grind this masala to a smooth paste and keep it aside
Making of Devil's Grape Creeper Masala Dip
Take a tawa and add 1 tbsp sesame oil
Pour the ground creeper mix and saute for 4-5 minutes on a medium flame
Now add ground masala mix and saute for 2 minutes
Check for the salt and add salt and sugar if required (add sugar is optional, this is to change the bitter taste)
Take out from the stove and keep it aside
Final process for the Dip
Take a tawa and add sesame oil 1 tbsp
Add mustard and let it pop
Add urad dal and bengal gram dal, saute on a medium or low flame till it gets golden brown. Don't over fry it
Add curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds
Switch off flame, add and mix it with grape creeper masala mix
Enjoy the delicious Devil's Grape Creeper Masala with Dosa or Curd Rice !!!!
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