Friday, November 13, 2009

Mint Chutney

Pudina chutney , with it's distinctive taste & smell is an all time favorite.
This refreshing , green chutney is a good dipping sauce as well as a spread.
It is customary to serve snacks like samosas & kachories with this spicy dip.
Pudina is better known as a digestive & After Eight Mints are well known.
It makes a delicious spread for sandwiches. Addition of tomato slices, cucumber slices & cheese to this sandwich make a filling, tasty meal. It is very easy to grow this herb in pots as they grow wildly & does not call for any care.
This chutney can be stored in the fridge for a week.

Ingredients

Mint leaves - 1 fistful
Coriander leaves - 1 fistful
Green chillies- 8
Salt - to taste
Peanuts - 1 fistful, toasted
Tamarind - 2'', soaked
Jaggery - 1 tbsp

Method

Wash the leaves well.
Grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste, using water if required.

Suggestions

Coconut / garlic / onion / lemon instead of tamarind can be used for the chutney if preferred.

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