Brahmi Imli Chutney / Brahmi Tamarind Chutney

Brahmi is a medicinal plant or herb and it is known for its various health benefits.

It is said that Brahmi leaves when consumed early morning in empty stomach boosts memory power and intelligence level.

There are various recipes of these leaves in practice and I have prepared Brahmi Imli chutney today using Brahmi leaves.

The recipe is very simple to prepare and the resulting chutney is very tasty, sweet and sour / khatta meetha.

INGREDIENTS :

(1) 2 handful of Brahmi leaves

(2) About 50 gms of Jaggery (As per sweetness required)

(3) 25 gms of Tamarind (Deseeded and washed)

(4) 1 inch sized ginger piece

(5) 1 whole green chilli (You may add one more if you like spicy)

(6) 1 teaspoon of Cumin seeds / Jeera

(7) 1 teaspoon of whole coriander seeds (Akkha Dhaniya)

(8) Salt to taste (I put 1/4 teaspoon of salt for the amount of other ingredients taken)

Gather all ingredients for the preparation of Brahmi Imli Chutney

INGREDIENTS : Whole green chilli,  Jaggery (Gud), Tamarind (Imli), Ginger, Cumin seeds / Jeera, Whole Coriander seeds, Brahmi leaves and Salt

METHOD :

(1) First clean and wash the Brahmi leaves and keep all the ingredients ready for grinding.

(2) Remove the seeds (Deseed) the Imli / Tamarind and wash it in a bowl of water. Soak it in a bowl full of water for 2-3 mins so that it becomes soft. Drain the water and keep the washed Imli aside.

Tamarind / Imli

Wash tamarind / imli in a bowl full of water and keep it soaked for 2 -3 mins so that it becomes soft, then drain away the water.

Washed and slightly soaked tamarind / imli

(3) Put all the ingredients listed above in the grinding jar.

All ingredients taken in a grinding jar

Cover the grinding jar with its dome

(4) Add very little water and grind it until smooth chutney is formed. I added 50 ml of water for the amount of ingredients taken.

Chutney is ready in the grinding jar

(5) Serve the chutney in a serving bowl.

Note : Refrigerate it and consume within a week.

This chutney can be used along with Samosas, Pakoras, and in Chaat and goes well with even chapatis (Especially kids will love it).

There are various recipes of Brahmi leaves that can

(1) Cure sleeplessness (Insomnia)

(2) Cure burning sensation

(3) Minimize hairfall

(4) Improves memory power and intellect

(5) Erases all scars and acne from skin

(6) Reduces anxiety and cures chronic headache

(7) Make the person healthy and clear his voice

(8) Cures Urinary problems

(9) Cures blood pressure problems

(10) Cures joint pain

Do try this recipe and relish the chutney!!