Thursday, April 8, 2010

Pudhina/Mint Chutney

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:
  1. Grated coconut - 1 cup
  2. Mint leaves - a small bunch (around 20 leaves)
  3. shallot - 1
  4. Green chillies - 5
  5. Lemon juice - 1 squeeze
  6. Salt - to taste

Method:
Add all the ingredients into a blender/food processor and grind to a semi smooth paste without adding water.

8 comments:

  1. Looks beautiful and delicious...

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  2. This is my favorite too.. Lovely presentation Priya

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  3. Hy Priya,
    This is my all time favorite, Hot Idlies with Mint chutney tastes heavenly, Cute click.

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  4. dont u saute them all before blend?

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  5. Hi...lovely color and looks great dear...

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  6. Hi 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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