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Mangalore In my Kitchen : Jane DSouza’s Delightful Cookbook : Curry Leaves Chutney

Curry leaves chutney made Mangalore style! It is delicious with dosas, idlis, paranthas and we even have it as a dip at home!

A while ago I had posted that I am looking for some books exploring the Marathi cuisine. I got a lot of recommendations and at the same time Ruth told me about her mom’s book which is basically a book  specialising in Mangalorean cuisine. Now, N is a huge fan of Mangalorean cuisine and the child has taken a big liking to it as well. But then they have 100% similar taste buds. I mean if one likes it, I know, by default, the other will like it. If you put out 10 dishes on the table, chances are 9 out of 10 times at the end, you will see the same items on both their plates. It’s funny how the genes play their tricks. Anyways coming back to the book, after Ruth told me,  the book was promptly bought. And so came the recipe of this curry leaves chutney.

I have cooked a lot from the book. Every weekend there is one recipe, at least, I try out of this. It is indeed becoming my go to book for seafood cooking. One thing I like about the book is how well it is distributed in sections. Mangalore – Salads and Chutneys, Mangalore – Poultry, Managalore – Seafood and so on.

The recipes are concise, yet don’t miss out on the steps that need to be done and are very clear to even someone who is just starting to cook. Even the hubby has been cooking from it, if that proves it 😉

Sometime ago, Ruth gave me a marinade paste called “Meet Misrang”, I loved it so much. Made fish with it, prawns, grilled and BBQ fish in that marinade and then used it for some veggie gravy too. Then I promptly went back to her asking how can I make that and guess the response. It’s there in the book she said. I did a happy dance and made it again.

 

 

And, last weekend hubby made, kane (lady fish) rawa fry marinated in that masala and rolled in rawa (semolina) and pan fried.

 

 

It really was finger licking good and so easy to make, both the masala and the final fry. We had the fish fry with Dhaal Saar (again recipe from the book) and dosa for dinner along with some salad on the side and what a fab meal it was!

 

 

So if you love Mangalorean food, this is a must buy book in my opinion. I have tried many recipes and not a single one has failed me. What I would have loved in the book though were pictures and stories. I find myself already moving away from plain recipe books slowly and I want books with stories, with history and all.

And here is a recipe from the book that is a staple at home, yes, the curry leaves chutney.

 

Curry Leaves Chutney

 

Curry Leaves Chutney made from the book. We all love it and now you will always find this in a jar in fridge at home. Along with the curry leaves podi as well!

Source – Jane DSouza’s cookbook.

Mangalore in my kitchen : Jane DSouza's delightful cookbook

Curry leaves chutney made Mangalore style! It is delicious with dosas, idlis, paranthas and we even have it as a dip at home! 
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Course condiments
Cuisine south indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups curry leaves of
  • 2 tbsp coconut grated
  • 1 tbsp channa dal
  • 1 tbsp toor dal
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1/4 tsp pepper powder
  • 2 chillies red
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • tamarind a little
  • to taste salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and fry all the ingredients on a low flame expect sugar, tamarind, salt and pepper powder for about 5 mins
  • Grind everything to a fine paste, adding a little water if required
  • Store in fridge in an air tight container, it lasts about a week feeling fresh

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Comments

  1. Shyama says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I couldn’t find this book on flipkart or Amazon. Did you buy it from a bookstore?

    Reply
  2. nandita says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Had no clue Ruth’s mom was a cookbook author- how is the spread for vegetarians? i love Indian ethnic cuisines and would love to get this.

    Reply
  3. Anita Menon says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    This book seems super interesting. Thanks fora lovely review. I feel compelled to buy it though I don’t cook non veg at home 🙂

    Reply
  4. monikamanchanda says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Shyama

    I got the book from ruth. if u contact her she will send it to you

    Reply
  5. monikamanchanda says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    actually it has a decent veg spread. remind me to get next time, u can have a look if u want

    Reply
  6. monikamanchanda says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    thank you so much anita. glad u enjoyed

    Reply
  7. widicreations says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Mouth watering dishes!!

    Reply
  8. Chhavi says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    So glad I stumbled upon this! have been wanting to buy a Mangalorean food cookbook!

    Reply
    • monika says

      July 10, 2018 at 5:28 am

      🙂

      Reply
  9. Pearl Dsouza says

    June 29, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    How can I order this Book,would like to gift it to mother.

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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