This is one of the accompanying side dishes for a Malabar Biriyani . Biriyani is traditionally served with Raita/Onion -Tomato Salad with curd,Pudhina Chutney ,Pickle(lemon or dates& beetroot) , Pappad and a Boiled egg . It is usually followed by a slice of Pineapple and a Sulaimani Chai (Light Black tea with Lemon and sugar) which is believed to aid digestion .
This chutney goes well on a vegetable sandwich also and can be had with plain rice as well.
Ingredients:
- Grated coconut - 1 cup
- Mint leaves - a small bunch (around 20 leaves)
- shallot - 1
- Green chillies - 5
- Lemon juice - 1 squeeze
- Salt - to taste
Method:
Add all the ingredients into a blender/food processor and grind to a semi smooth paste without adding water.
Looks beautiful and delicious...
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite too.. Lovely presentation Priya
ReplyDeleteSuperb and colourful chutney!
ReplyDeleteHy Priya,
ReplyDeleteThis is my all time favorite, Hot Idlies with Mint chutney tastes heavenly, Cute click.
simply beautiful....
ReplyDeletedont u saute them all before blend?
ReplyDeleteHi...lovely color and looks great dear...
ReplyDeleteHi Malar - I don't saute them beforehand- I haven't tried the sauteed version .I'll try that variation next time.
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