Curry Leaf Scones w Tomato Coconut Chutney

Directions

1. For the Curry Leaf Scones
2. To infuse coconut oil. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut oil till hot and shimmering. Drop the mustard seeds and watch them zoom like little rockets! It is fascinating. Keep your head back though, they pop like firecrackers. Then add the curry leaves and take the saucepan off the heat. Let cool. Once cooled, filter the seeds and leaves using a mesh sieve. Some tiny bit of curry leaves may remain. That’s ok. Stick it in the refrigerator or freezer till it firms up. Note - Coconut oil when frozen can get quite hard, don’t let it get to that stage.
3. To make the scones. Preheat oven to 400F. Centre rack in the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
4. Add the infused coconut oil in pieces. Using two knives, cut the coconut oil into the flour mixture till it resembles coarse crumbs. If using a food processor, pulse the mixture till coarse crumbs form then transfer to a bowl.
5. Add buttermilk a little at a time and lightly stir with a wooden spoon till a shaggy wet dough forms. You may not need to use all the buttermilk.
6. Transfer to the baking sheet. Handling gently, shape into a 7inch circle of approximately 1cm thickness. Using a sharp knife cut 6 triangles or any other shape your prefer. Brush with coconut milk and Bake for 15-20 mins till tops are golden brown.
7. Note – if you are working in a hot kitchen, stick it in the fridge for 30 mins – 1 hour before baking. The scones should be cold when they go into the oven.

1. Tomato Coconut Chutney
2. In a frypan, heat the oil. Add the onions and cook till soft. Add the next 6 ingredients and cook till tomatoes are soft. Take off the heat and let cool. Once cool, grind the mixture to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
3. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in the same frypan. When it is hot and shimmering, add the mustard seeds and let pop. Then add curry leaves and dry red chili. Fry for 1 min. Reduce heat to medium high. Add the tomato coconut paste and fry for 2 mins.
4. Eat with warm scones.