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.
Instructions
- 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.