Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Chutney

Difficulty Rating 3 (Grinding required, Special Ingredients needed)

3 cups Fresh methi leaves (one small bunch) (or 4 frozen cubes)
¼ cup Sesame seeds
8 Dried red chillies
2 tsp Tamarind juice
½ tsp Urad dal
¼ tsp Salt or to taste
1 tsp Oil
1. In a pan, heat half teaspoon of oil.
2. First add and toast dried red chillies, then sesame seeds and urad dal, until golden. Remove them.
3. In the same pan heat another half teaspoon of oil and sauté methi leaves for few minutes.
4. Put them all on a plate and wait to cool.
5. When they are cool enough to touch, take them in a blender, add tamarind juice and salt. Puree them to smooth paste. If necessary add few tablespoons of water for smooth blending.
6. Remove and serve this chutney with upma or with rice and dal.