Vetrilai Thuvaiyal | Betel Leaves Chutney 

Vetrilai Thuvaiyal or betel leaves chutney is a delectable traditional and healthy South Indian style thuvaiyal variety made with betel leaves (vetrilai in Tamil) , shallots garlic, red chillies, dals and salt .

This vetrilai thuvaiyal aids in digestion and detoxification.It goes very well with steamed rice, rasam sadam, curd rice, idli, dosa etc..Check out how to make this delicious vetrilai thuvaiyal recipe below.

Ingredients 

Betel leaves ( vetrilai)-6-8 nos

Small onions -6-8 nos

Garlic -4 nos

Red chillies -4 nos 

Grated coconut -1-2 Tbsps 

Urad dal-2 Tsps 

Bengal gram dal-2 Tsps 

Tamarind  -small piece

Asafoetida a pinch

Salt to taste 

Oil -1 Tsp 

Vetrilai Thuvaiyal Recipe Video 

Method 

👉Heat oil in a pan add urad dal , Bengal gram dal, and sauté until light golden brown colour.

👉Add garlic, small onions , red chillies and tamarind sauté well.

👉Now wash the betel leaves and remove the stem and the centre vein and chops them randomly.Add these chopped betel leaves to the pan and sauté in medium flame for 2 minutes without overcooking the leaves. 

👉Next add in grated coconut and asafoetida sauté for a minute.

👉Switch off the gas and transfer the ingredients into a mixie jar , cool down add required salt and little water and grind to paste . 

👉Serve with steamed rice or idli , dosa etc..

Preparation Time -15 minutes 

Serves-2-3