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Marua/sweet basil  pyaji chutney is a coarse textured salsa dip with great taste.  It is very simple and easy recipe.  Here below is how we can make it:Ingredientshandful of Marua/sweet basil leaves2 ripe tomatoes1 tbsp of grated ginger2 fresh green chilies1 medium sized onion 1 tbsp of lemon juice/white vinegar(optional)1 tsp of garam masalasalt to tasteMethod1. Wash the cilantro, ginger, green chilies and...

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This basil chutney is having a unique taste due to combination of marua, tender coconut malai and cumin seeds.  Here below is how I made it:Ingredients1 cup of marua/sweet basil1 large chopped tomato2 green chilies1 inch piece of ginger1 tsp of cumin seeds malai of 1 tender coconutsalt to taste2 tbsp of white vinegarMethod1.Wash the leaves with water.2. Chop ginger, coconut malai, green chilies...

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Japanese cucumbers are generally thin skinned and never bitter in taste. In this raita, I have used japanese cucumber and Marua leaves.  It is very cool and refreshing.  Here is how I made it: Ingredients1.5 cup of curd1 grated Japanese cucumberfew sweet basil (marua) leaves1/4 tsp of crushed black peppersalt to taste1/2 tsp of sugar (optional)1/2 tsp of roasted cumin powder1/2 tsp of garam...

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