Pudhina/Mint Chutney

IMAGERY:

Mint, a popular herb, has many medicinal values and adding mint in our food gives a lot of health benefits. It is a natural breath freshener. It helps in curing stomach upset and indigestion. More than its herbal values, it gives a nice taste and aroma when added in food. Mint chutney is commonly done as a side dish for idli/dosa and also used in many dishes like briyani, pulav, lemonades etc. Here we have the Mint chutney recipe which serves as a side dish for idli/dosas. Lets jump into the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
Mint leaves                   -                   1 bunch
Coconut                        -                   1/4 cup
Urad dal                       -                    1/2 tsp
Chana Dal                    -                    1/2 tsp
Red chili                      -                     1 long piece/As required
Salt                               -                    As Required
Tamarind                      -                    Small Peanut size
Oil                                -                     1/2 tsp
For Tempering:
Mustard seeds              -                     1/2 tsp
Urad Dal                      -                     1/2 tsp
Oil                                -                     1/2 tsp

PREPARATION:

• Saute Urad dal and Chana dal in a wok with little oil. Saute till a mild color change.

•  Add red chili and mint leaves. Saute such that the leaves shrink in its size.

•  Now add the grated coconut and saute a few minutes. Do not saute till it sticks to the bottom.

• Add a peanut size tamarind and salt to the mix and then blend to a fine paste.
• Temper the chutney with sputtered mustard and urad dal.

Serve with hot dosa/idlies.