This is a very healthy and delicious chutney with mint.Coconut and mint make a tasty combination.This is very healthy and quick to make as well.
Let us see how this delicious chutney is made------------
Main Ingredients :
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Fresh Mint.......................1cup(packed)
Coconut...........................1/4cup(packed)
Seasoning Ingredients :
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Canola Oil........................1tbsp
Cumin Seeds....................1/2tsp
Mustard Seeds.................1/2tsp
Chana Daal.......................1tsp
Urad Daal.........................1tsp
Red Chilly.........................1
Asafoetida.........................pinch
Turmeric...........................1/8tsp
Salt....................................to taste
Lemon Juice......................1tbsp
Preparation :
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Pluck the leaves from the mint stalks and rinse them in cold water and place them in the blender jar along with fresh coconut , turmeric , salt and lemon juice and blend them.
For seasoning place a pan on the stove on medium heat and add the oil,cumin seeds,mustard seeds, chana daal ,urad daal , red chilly and asafoetida and fry till it is golden.
Add the fried seasoning to the blender and blend one more time.Keep a little seasoning aside to garnish the chutney.
Delicious Mint-Coconut Chutney is ready to enjoy with hot rice and ghee or can be had with dosa or rotis too.
Note :
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1) Do not throw the mint stalks.You can make a delicious rice dish with these stalks.Recipe Here.
2) You can adjust the amount of mint,coconut and lemon juice to your taste.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Chutneys