Mint/Pudina Chutney

Mint/Pudina Chutney ( Padhuskitchen.com)

Ingredients needed

Mint leaves - 1 cup tightly packed
Pearl onions - 7-8
Green chilli -2
Grated Coconut -1/4 cup
Tamarind - a small piece
Salt as required

For the seasoning

Oil -1 tsp
Mustard -3/4 tsp
Urad dal -3/4 tsp

Preparation

Remove stalks and take the mint leaves alone. Wash the mint leaves and keep it aside. Drain the water well.

Method

Heat 2-3 tsp of oil , add pearl onions and saute till it turns pink.

Then add green chilli and saute for a few more seconds .

Now switch off the flame and add the mint leaves. Saute in the heat of the pan itself. Add grated coconut and mix well.

Grind everything with needed salt, tamarind and very less water.

Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add urad dal, when dal turns golden brown, pour the seasoning over the chutney.

Enjoy with idly, dosa, parathas, adai, upma, pongal, bread,roti, Rava Pongal, Moong dal rice etc.