Today
in Priyas Virundhu it is very healthy, simple and delicious Mint coconut chutney. It is
very common and delectable chutney prepared in most of the houses in South
India. Check out other chutney varieties here.
Here’s
how to make Mint Coconut Chutney with step by step photos….
Other Chutney & Thogaiyal varieties that
might be of your interest...
Ellu Thogaiyal/Sesame Seeds Thogaiyal
Mint
|
One big bunch
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Grated coconut
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½ cup
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Green chillies
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4-5
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Ginger
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2 inch piece cubed
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Black pepper corns
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6
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Tamarind
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One small gooseberry size
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Salt
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As needed
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Oil
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1 tsp
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For
Tempering
Oil
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1 tsp
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Mustard seeds
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½ tsp
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Cumin seeds
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½ tsp
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Urad dal
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1 tsp
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Dry red chillies
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2
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Curry leaves
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5-6
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Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Method
Clean
and wash the mint leaves thoroughly. Peel the ginger and cut to cubes, slit the
green chillies and keep it aside.
Heat
one tsp of oil in a kadai, add green chillies, ginger and saute until green
chillies start changing color. Transfer it to a plate and keep it aside.
In the
same kadai saute the mint leaves for just 2 -3 minutes and switch off the
stove. Transfer it to a plate.
After
the mint leaves cool down, grind mint leaves, green chillies, ginger, black
pepper corns, tamarind, grated coconut
in a mixer to fine paste by adding required amount of water.
Transfer
the mint chutney to a serving bowl.
Heat
one tsp of oil in a kadai, splutter mustard seeds, then add cumin seeds, urad
dal, dry red chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and saute until the dal changes color. Then
add the tempering to the mint chutney.
Delicious
and healthy Mint Coconut chutney is ready to be enjoyed.
Serve
it with idlis, dosas or spread it on bread for sandwiches or serve it with hot
white rice.
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chutneys of South India.
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Very flavourful chutney. My favourite.
ReplyDeletevery very inviting mint chutney :) love the attractive color !!
ReplyDeleteVery aromatic and delicious chutney,one of my favourite.
ReplyDeletePudina chutney always smells great.Love the chutney.
ReplyDeletenice n tasty!!!
ReplyDeleteAll time yummy chutney.Combo well with dosa and idli
ReplyDeleteYummy and flavorful chutney Priya !
ReplyDeleteI have had coconut and mint chutney seoeratly but never their combibation..
ReplyDeleteWe can try this as we make southindian food atleast once a month..
Kisses,
www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com
Love the colour on that chutney Priya. I like your way of sauteeing the leaves rather than just grind them raw.
ReplyDeletenever tried mint-coconut combo, surely try this, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFlavorful chutney,can easily have 2 extra idlies :)
ReplyDeleteசட்னி அருமை. இன்று எங்கள் வீட்டிலும் இதே புதினா சட்னி தான் செய்தார்கள். பகிர்வுக்கு நன்றிகள்.
ReplyDeleteI love this with some adai. hit combo. Nice one Priya
ReplyDeleteMy anytime favorite with idli's and dosa's
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tongue tickling mint chutney ..love to eat dosa with this chutney.
ReplyDeletesame pinch sis...flavorful and spicy chutney..eye pleasing color.....
ReplyDeletegreen lovers cant say no to this.iam in one of them...
ReplyDeleteSimply divine and that oozing green color has to be the attraction.
ReplyDeleteLooks very delicious and flavorful..
ReplyDeleteInviting chutney with attractive green color....
ReplyDeleteYummy chutney
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ReplyDeletedelicious side dish for idlis! :) Mint n coconut ocmbi is very new to me! Must try some time
ReplyDeletefresh and yummy dip
ReplyDeleteMint chutney looks delicious love it.
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ReplyDeleteHealthy and yummy chutney !
ReplyDeleteThank you very much friends for your lovely comments....
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