Vaakkaya (Carissa carandas) and coconut chutney

Ingredients :
   Vaakkaya ( Carissa carandas)  - 200gms
   Coconut - A handful of pieces
   Salt as per taste
   Turmeric powder - One pinch
   Oil for frying veg and seasoning - 2 Teaspoons
   Coriander leaves  - Few strands
   Seasoning - Chanadal, Urad dal, mustard seeds, methi seeds, jeera one tea spoon each, dry red chillies -3,   asoefitida or garlic as per wish

Method of preparation :  Put a pan on the stove with oil in it and add vaakkaya (Carissa carandas)  to the oil and fry for few mins. Later make seasoning with the given ingredients. Cut the coconut into small pieces. Add  vaakkaya, coconut, turmeric powder, salt and half of the seasoning and coriander leaves to a mixi grinder and grind it coarsely. Add the remaining seasoning to the chutney. Serve with hot rice or can be served with Idly or dosa.

Nutritional values:  Carissa carandas ( vaakkaya ) contains vit A, ascorbic acid, it cures anaemia, anti oxidant, cancer preventing agent, anti diabetic,anti viral, can prevent urinary tract infections , good for hair growth too.

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