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Mint Chutney Recipe served in a bowl with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies, an easy South Indian pudina chutney without coconut for dosa, idli, chapati, and sandwiches.

Mint Chutney Recipe | Easy Pudina Chutney Without Coconut

This Mint Chutney Recipe is an easy South Indian Pudina Chutney made without coconut using fresh mint leaves, roasted garlic, urad dal, toor dal, onions, and tamarind. It is flavorful, aromatic, and pairs perfectly with idli, dosa, chapati, sandwiches, and steamed rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: south indian
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chutney
  • 1 cup Mint leaves 100 g, washed
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves with skin
  • 1 tablespoon Urad dal
  • 1 tablespoon Toor dal
  • 1 small Onion roughly chopped
  • 3 Dried red chilies broken
  • 1 small piece Tamarind
  • Salt to taste
For Tempering
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 2 nos Dried red chilies broken

Equipment

  • Kadai / Frying Pan
  • Mixer Grinder / Blender
  • Tempering Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pan and roast the garlic with its skin on for about 3 minutes until aromatic.
  2. Add the urad dal and toor dal. Roast until they turn light golden.
  3. Add the dried red chilies, onion, and tamarind. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Add the mint leaves and salt. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the leaves wilt.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool completely.
  6. Grind the cooled mixture into a smooth chutney, adding a little water as needed.
  7. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add the broken dried red chilies and sauté for a few seconds.
  8. Pour the tempering over the chutney, mix well, and serve.

Notes

Add water gradually while grinding to achieve your preferred consistency.
Adjust the number of dried red chilies according to your spice preference.
Avoid overcooking the mint leaves to help retain their fresh flavor and natural green color.