Thankuni Pata Bata (Centella Leaves Chutney - Bengali Style)

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Thankuni Pata Bata (Centella Leaves Chutney - Bengali Style)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 4-5 cups thankuni pata (centella leaves), chopped


  • 2-3 nos garlic cloves chopped


  • 1-2 nos green chilies


  • 1/2 tsp salt


  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tbsp mustard oil


  • 1/2 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)

Directions

  • Pluck the leaves of the Thankuni and wash well under running water. Chop them finely and grind along with the garlic and chilies and just enough water to make a paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with kalonji. Saute for a few seconds. Add the ground paste, salt and turmeric powder.
  • Fry on a low flame till dry. Enjoy this chutney mixed with plain steamed rice.