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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Pudina Chutney / Mint - Coriander Chutney


Hot pakodas on a cold rainy day serve as an excellent snack. And what better way to have them than to dip them in a bowl of delicious mint chutney! I made these fritters yesterday for a Diwali party hosted by our dear friends Rajesh and Bhargavi. Luckily it wasn't raining last night and Rajesh's fireplace kept us warm, but we enjoyed the bajjis nevertheless!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups mint (pudina) leaves
2 cups coriander leaves
1 tbsp grated coconut (optional, for thickness)
2 tsp chopped ginger
2 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp amchur powder (optional)
1 tsp garam masala powder
2 tbsp olive oil (or water)
2 to 3 green chillies
1 tbsp juice of lemon 
2 tbsp curd (yogurt)
Salt

Blend all the ingredients (without water), into a smooth paste. You could add water instead of oil, the flavour will be slightly different. Add more water / oil if required and blend well.

Relish with hot pakoras or succulent kebabs. You can even use this chutney as a marinade to make hariyali kebabs (use oil though and not water to grind). Idlis, dosas and samosas dipped in pudina chutney taste great too!

Here are a couple of recipes using pudina chutney as the marinade. I have made a few changes here and there. 


20 comments:

  1. Awesome chutney and pakodas aparna :)

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  2. This dip has such a beautiful color. I am sure it tastes as great!

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  3. Excellent looking chutney . This can compliment any kind of snack that you can think of. Great color.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. Delicious coriander chutney. Nice one.

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  5. oooo i luv it with samosas ,bhajis or anythg...lovely colour.
    Biny

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  6. Mint chutney with pakodas... a heavenly combo!

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  7. Hey Aparna.. Happy Diwali! Your party sounds like a fun evening! I'm sure the pakodas and chutney were a big hit!

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  8. looks superb....do collect ur award from my blog

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  9. Yummy and delicious chutney.. looks perfect !!

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