Pudina chutney recipe or mint chutney is dip made with mint leaves and coconut. Pudina chatni is a side dish and is served with dosa, sandwich, rice, or paratha. There are many ways to make pudina chutney, today we will see how to make pudina chutney recipe with coconut and tamarind.
Some people add curds or yogurt to mint leaves chutney and serve it as a dip with tandoori dishes, samosa or kachori. This chutney with pudina can also be added as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
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Ingredients that go in making pudina chutney recipe:
- Herbs: Mint leaves and coriander leaves are used in this recipe to make a tangy and mildly spiced chutney.
- Coconut: Little bit of coconut is added in this chutney recipe. Coconut can be avoided if you are making the North Indian chutney.
- Spices: Spices like green chili, ginger and little tamarind is added to make tangy and spicy chutney.
Also see other chutney recipes:
- Ginger and tamarind chutney Kerala style
- Momo chutney
- Garlic red chili coconut chutney
- Punjabi style raw mango chutney
How to make mint leaves chutney?
- Add all the ingredients to a mixer/blender and grind or blend them by adding 2 tablespoon water to make a fine paste.
- Remove the ground chutney to a bowl and add salt to taste. Mix well.
Serve with moong dosa or paratha.
You can also add this chutney to sandwiches.
Notes to keep in mind before making this mint leaves dip
- All ingredients should be thoroughly washed before adding them to the mixer. Click here for other chutney recipes.
How to serve chutney made with pudina?
Serve this chutney as a side dish with dosa, rice or parathas. You can even add it as a filling for sandwiches.
Mint leaves have number of health benefits. It aids digestion as it contains menthol. It is loaded with antioxidants and can relieve you from acidity and flatulence. Paste of pudina can be used to treat acne and pimples as it has high content of salicylic acid.
Also check >> Pudina pulao recipe
Add mint leaves to kada (ayurvedic remedy) when you get cold as it helps fight throat injections. When you feel nauseous, simply chew 1 or 2 mint leaves. This is especially good for pregnant women.
Pudina Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pudina/mint leaves
- ½ cup coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoon coconut grated
- 1 green chili
- ½ inch ginger
- ¼ inch tamarind
- To taste salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixer/blender and grind or blend them by adding 2 tablespoon water to make a fine paste.
- Remove the ground chutney to a bowl and add salt to taste. Mix well.
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Note: This post was published on 10-Mar-2016 and is republished.
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