Pudina Chutney (പുതിനയില ചമ്മന്തി - Pudinayila Chammanthi)

Ingredients

1. Mint Leaves: 1 cups
2. Shallots: 4 - 7
3. Green Chilies: 4 - 8 big
4. Ginger: Chopped
5. Garlic: 3-6 Cloves
6. Grated Coconut: 1/2 Cup
7. Juice of 1 lemon or adjust accordingly for tangy taste
8. Oil: 1/2 tsp
9. Salt: To taste

Method

1. Remove stalks, clean and wash the mint leaves nicely, drain and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan; add shallots, chopped green chilies, ginger, garlic and sauté for couple of seconds.
3. Now add the washed mint leaves, toss in the oil for a minute and remove from the fire and let it cool. (Note: Take care – Do not fry for more than a minute you will lose the flavor and color).
4. In a blender add the cooled fried mint leaves along with grated coconut, salt and grind to a smooth paste.
5. Add the lemon juice instead of water, midway through the grinding. If required add another tsp or two of water.
6. Healthy mint chutney is ready!!!