PUDINA / MINT THUVAYAL

Here is a healthy flavorful Thuvayal....(a chutney meant to be mixed with rice )....

INGREDIENTS

• MINT LEAVES(pudina) -1 BUNCH
• CORIANDER LEAVES -1 SMALL BUNCH
• DRY RED CHILLIES-5-6
• GRATED COCONUT-1 CUP
• URAD DHAL-2 TABLESPOONS
• TAMARIND-1 SMALL PIECE
• OIL-1 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash and clean the leaves (mint and coriander)
• Heat oil in a pan. Roast the dhal and red chillies.
• Add the leaves and fry lightly for 10 seconds.
• Add the coconut and salt to taste. Mix well.
• Grind in a mixie to a slightly coarse paste,adding very little water only if you need.
• Serve with hot  rice ,ghee and fried appalams.
• You can also have it with curd rice or puris, rotis ,dosas etc.