Pudina Thogayal - Mint Chutney

Pudina thogayal or Pudina thuvaiyal is prepared from fresh mint leaves. This chutney is usually taken as a side dish to Rice. It also goes well with Idli and Dosa. This Mint thuvaiyal can be refrigerated for a week. Check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing Pudina Thogayal - Mint Thokku





Preparation Time:     10 mins

Cook Time :                3 mins

Ready in :                   13 mins
Yields :                        4 servings 

Ingredients:

Oil	1 tsp
Red Chilly	4
Urad Dal	1 tsp
Tamarind	1/2 tsp
Jaggery	1 tbsp
Shredded Coconut	2 tbsp
Salt
Mint Leaves tightly packed	1.5 Cup

Instructions:

• Wash Mint leaves and drain excess water in colander.

• Add Oil in a pan. Add red chillies and urad dal. Fry till urad dal turns golden colour.

• Add Mint leaves in medium flame. Allow it to cook for 30 secs to max of 1 min till the mint leaves shrink. Switch of the stove and allow it to cool.

• Add coconut, salt, jaggery and tamarind. Grind it to fine paste adding little water.

Tips:

Adjust chillies to your taste.

Adding coconut is optional.