Mint leaves or Pudhina in Tamil is an aromatic herb. It is one of the oldest herbs too. It has remarkable medicinal properties and it is commonly used by us to make chutneys, raitas etc. Also, we use it in in Biryanis.
Mint has very powerful antioxidant properties. It aids in digestion, breathing disorders, treating skin conditions, and to manage blood glucose levels.
Here we prepare a chutney with a few ingredients. This is an excellent combination for idli and dosa.
Ingredients:
Mint leaves or Pudhina - One large cup
Shallots or small onions - 20 nos
Green chilis - 2 or 3 nos (medium-sized, longer variety)
Red chilis - 2 nos (normal sized)
Coconut(grated) - 1 small cup
Tamarind - the size of a
small Gooseberry
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Gingelly oil - 4 tsps
Rock Salt to taste
Preparation:
Wash the leaves thoroughly and drain the water.
In a kadai, add 3 tsps of gingelly oil. Add green chilis and one red chili. Then add shallots.
When shallots change to golden brown color, add coconut. Stir well. Then add mint leaves and stir for a minute.
Switch off the stove and add tamarind. Allow it to cool.
In a mixie, add this along with rock salt, a little water and grind to a smooth paste.
Seasoning - In a tadka pan, add 1 tsp of gingelly oil. Add urad dal and splutter mustard seeds. Add one red chili and pour it over the chutney.
Very tasty mint chutney is ready for idli and dosa.
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