Easy and simple chutney which goes well with every thing be it Idli,Dosa,Chapathi or Toasted Bread.Strong taste of Pudina/Mint surprises the taste buds on every bite.
Serves : 3 to 4 persons
Cooking time : 15 to 20 min
Ingredients :
Pudina leaves - one bunch
Green chillies - 3 to 4
Big onion - 1 no
Tomato - 1 no
Garlic - 2 to 3 pearls (optional)
Tamarind - 1/2 inch
Coriander leaves - one bunch
Curry leaves - 8 to 10 nos
Coconut - 1/2 cup (grated/desiccated)
Puffed bengal gram dhal - 2 tbsp (optional)
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt to taste
Method :
In a pan heat oil fry green chillies, garlic and onion till transparent.
Add tomatoes when its mushy, add pudina leaves ,coriander leaves and curry leaves. Saute till a nice aroma from the pudina comes.
Switch off the flame.
Add coconut,tamarind,salt.
If you plan to add the dhal its time now to add.
Grind it to a coarse paste.
Variations:
The addition of dhal is for texture and increase the serving portions.
Also tomatoes can be considered optional, when we want a variety or change in taste we can omit it.
The sour taste will be less in the chutney if it is made without it.
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