Pudina coconut chutney or mint chutney recipe – How to make pudina coconut chutney recipe – chutney recipes
Pudina coconut chutney is a quick Indian chutney recipe made with mint leaves, coconut and spices. It goes well with idlis, dosas and medu vadas. Chutneys form a very important part of South Indian cuisine. Mint leaves when added to the chutney gives a nice flavor to it and tamarind gives a tangy taste to the chutney. Do try this spicy and refreshing mint coconut chutney for a change and enjoy!!
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 4 mins
Servings : 4 persons
South Indian cuisine
INGREDIENTS
Grated fresh coconut – 3/4 cup
Mint or pudina leaves – 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves – 1/4 cup (optional)
Green chillies – 1
Ginger – 1/2 inch grated or finely chopped
Tamarind – 1 small piece
Fried gram dal or pottukadalai – 1 tablespoon
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
FOR SEASONING
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds/rai – 1/4 teaspoon
A pinch of asafetida or hing
Urad dal – 1/2 teaspoon
HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE PUDINA COCONUT CHUTNEY RECIPE
Clean the mint leaves and coriander leaves thoroughly with water to remove any impurities if any.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the mint leaves and the coriander leaves and fry till they become little dry and crisp. Remove them in a plate and let it cool down.
Take a mixer and add the grated coconut, fried mint and coriander leaves, green chilly, ginger, tamarind piece, salt and fried gram dal.
Grind with little water to a smooth paste. For the tempering, heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add hing and mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then add urad dal and fry till light brown in colour. Pour this seasoning to the chutney. Stir well and serve the chutney with idlis, dosas, uthapams or appams.
NOTES/TIPS
You can add a pinch of turmeric powder to give a nice colour to the chutney.
Ginger gives a good flavor to the chutney. So do not skip it.