Pudhina (Mint) Chutney

Pudhina chutney is commonly prepared in South Indian cuisine. This is a simple recipe made in our home. Pudhina chutney is made using fresh mint leaves, coriander, green chili, ginger, coconut, tamarind, and spices. This chutney is commonly served as a condiment with South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, and uttapam, providing a unique flavor and texture with the addition of coconut and tamarind.

It also goes well with chapatis and rice.

Ingredients:

• Pudhina (Mint Leaves) – 1 bunch
• Onion – 1 (chopped finely)
• Tomato – 1 (chopped finely)
• Green Chillies – 2 (slit lengthwise)
• Grated Coconut – ½ cup
• Tamarind – a small piece
• Oil – 2 tsps.
• Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp.
• Ured Dhal – 1 tbsp.
• Channa Dhal – 1 tbsp.
• Asafoetida – ¼ tsp.

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
• When mustard seeds splutter add ured dhal, channa dhal and asafoetida and mix well.
• Add slit green chillies and fry for a minute.
• Add chopped onions and fry till onions change its colour. Keep in low flame.
• Add chopped tomato and fry till tomatoes turn mushy.
• Add mint leaves and fry till mint leaves shrink.
• Switch off the flame and let it cool down.
• Take this in a mixer and add tamarind, grated coconut and salt and grind to a smooth paste.
• Pudhina chutney is ready to be served.
• You can serve pudhina chutney with idli, dosa, chapati or rice.