Pudina (Mint) Pacchadi

This is a south-Indian style fresh chutney that is best eaten with rice and ghee. It would also serve as a great accompaniment to dosas.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 16 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 1 ½ cups fresh mint leaves
• 6 dried red chile peppers
• 1 tablespoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
• 1 teaspoon chana dal beans
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mint leaves and fry until slightly wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet (or a kadhai, if you have one). Add the red chile peppers, black lentils, coriander seed, chana dal, and mustard seed; cook in the hot oil until the lentils brown and the seeds start to splatter; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Grind the mixture into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle; add the mint leaves, tamarind paste, and salt; continue crushing until the mint is completely integrated.