Pudina Kobbari Pachadi ~ Mint and Coconut Chutney

Freshly Plucked Mint Leaves
Ingredients :

Fresh Mint Leaves : 1 cup
Fresh Coconut : 1 cup
Green Chillies : 4 or 5
Mustard Seeds : 1/4 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
Dried Red Chilli : 1
Tamarind : Small piece
Salt to taste
Oil : 1 tbsp

Method :

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the split green chillies and mint leaves and fry for a couple of minutes and switch off the heat. Allow it to cool and set aside. Grind the mint, coconut, tamarind and salt to a smooth paste by adding little water. Transfer the chutney into a bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. When they start to splutter, add the red chilli and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds. Add this tadka to the chutney and mix well. Serve with idli, dosa , pongal or upma.

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