Ingredients
- Washed and chopped fresh Mint leaves - 1 bunch
- Onion chopped - 1(small)
- Garlic cloves, crushed - 3-4
- Ginger, sliced - 1 small piece
- Chopped green chillies - 2
- Red chillies - 2
- Coconut shredded(optional) - 1tsp
- Lemon juice - 2-3tsp
- Cumin seeds or powder - 1tsp
- Urad Dal - 1tsp
- Channa dal - 1tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1tsp
- Hing - A pinch
- Salt to taste
- Oil - 1tsp
- In a pan add oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal,chenna dal,coriander seeds, cumin seeds,red chillies,hing and onions
- Let them fry for 2 minutes
- Then add mint leaves and cook for another minute.
- Let it cool for some time
- Blend to a smooth paste using a little water, green chillies and adding the coconut if required.
- Add salt and lemon juice to the above paste.
- Yummy mint chutney is ready to be served with idlis or dosas
