Name: Kongunadu Pudhina Thogayal/Mint Chutney recipe by Priya Alagappan at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mint Leaves - 1 Bunch; Mustard seeds - 1/4 Tsp; Urad dhal - 1/2 Tsp; Red Chillies - 2; Grated Coconut - 3 Tsp; Tamarind - A pinch; Salt - to taste; Oil - 1 tsp

ABOUT Kongunadu Pudhina Thogayal/Mint Chutney RECIPE

Mint(Pudhina in Tamil) has many medicinal benefits like promotes Digestion system, improves oral health, Asthma, Depression and Fatigue, Headache, Memory loss, helps in weight loss and to prevent cancer.Pudhina Thogayal is one of the most important recipe for kongunadu people. This is a special recipe which can be used as a main dish for rice.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Mint Leaves - 1 Bunch
Mustard seeds - 1/4 Tsp
Urad dhal - 1/2 Tsp
Red Chillies - 2
Grated Coconut - 3 Tsp
Tamarind - A pinch
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tsp

Instructions

Take a bunch of mint and pick only the leaves.Wash well and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan ,add Mustard seeds,Urad Dhal, red chillies and fry till Urad Dhal becomes golden brown.
Add washed mint leaves and fry for sometimes.Now add the grated coconut and tamarind,salt. Allow to cool the mixture and once done add it to the mixer grinder.
Sprinkle some water and grind it into a coarse paste. Do not add too much water as this is thogayal.
Kongunadu Pudhina Thogayal is ready to serve with hot white rice/all types of variety rice.

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