Mint Chutney | Pudina Chutney
This flavorful Pudina chutney makes a fingerlicking yummy side dish for South Indian breakfasts like idli, dosa, pongal, vada, upma, kichdi, etc. Also it makes a delicious tangy dip for samosa, pakora, masala vada, etc. We know mint leaves are loaded with nutritional benefits. It acts as a great appetizer and promotes digestion. It also helps to releive stomach aches in case of digestion. This popular chutney is prepared with mint leaves and grounded with coconut to smooth paste. Check out this easy video recipe to make south Indian style pudina chutney at your home!
Ingredients
Mint leaves chopped - 1 big cup
Oil - 2 tsp
Urad dal - 2 tsp
Chana dal - 2 tsp
Grated ginger - 1 tsp
Green chilli - 1 or 2
Tamarind - a small piece
Hing / asafoetida pwd - a generous pinch
Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
To temper:
Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Split urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Red chilli (optional - 1)
Instructions
1.
Heat 1 tsp of oil in frypan.
2.
Add urad dal and chana dal.
3.
Roast until light brown and crispy.
4.
Drain and take it aside.
5.
In the same pan, add grated ginger and toss good.
6.
Add green chilli and sliced mint leaves.
7.
Toss until the leaves shrinks.
8.
Add tamarind, hing and salt.
9.
Saute well.
10.
Add 1/4 cup of water and allow to cook for a minute.
11.
Turn off flame and allow to cool.
12.
Meanwhile grate coconut to fine pieces.
13.
Add to blender and grind to shreds.
14.
Add roasted dals (step 4) and grind to coarse mixture.
15.
Now add the cooked mint leaves (step 11) and grind to smooth paste by adding little water (just enough to grind to paste)
16.
Transfer the chutney to bowl.
17.
Flavorful delicious pudina chutney is ready.
18.
Pudina Chutney
19.
To Temper:
20.
Heat 1 tsp of oil in small frypan.
21.
Add mustard, cumin, split urad dal and curry leaves.
22.
Allow to splutter and turn off flame.
23.
Pour the seasonings over chutney and mix.
24.
This healthy chutney makes a perfect accompaniment with idli, dosa, etc.