Saturday, April 9, 2011

Pudina (Mint) Chutney


Difficulty rating 3 (Grinding required, special ingredients needed)
2 small or 1 large bunch Pudina (Mint)
1 cup Groundnut (peanuts)
1 1/2 Tbsp Tamarind (soaked in about 3/4 cup warm water)
3-4 Red chilies
1 tsp Poppy seeds (optional)
6-8 pods Garlic
1 tsp Urad dal (optional)
2 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
1. Pluck the pudina leaves and wash. fry red chilies, groundnut , poppy Seeds , garlic , urad dal and jeera without oil until the groundnuts start to brown in some places. 
2. Grind the above mixture into a fine powder and keep aside.
3. Saute pudina leaves with the tamarind water until the leaves all wilt. 
4. Let the leaves mixture cool and then add the the previously ground mixture.
5. Grind to a smooth paste adding water and salt as needed.
6. Serve with idly, kichidi, utappam, dosa or plain rice.

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