Pudina Summer The Vegetarian Curry

Pudina Summer The Vegetarian Curry

Ingredients:
"Pudina Chutney" as it is called in India, is a green chutney that is very • 1 bunch Coriander leaves
cooling • 1 bunch Mint leaves
in the summer and usually eaten with samosas and other fried snacks. • 1 Green chili
There are lots of different ways to whip up this dish and the one below • 1 oz Seedless tamarind
• 1 tsp Salt
is typically "Bangalore"-ian.
• 4 Tblsp Water
• 1 medium Onion
Ingredients
• 1 bunch mint leaves, washed and chopped

Directions:
• 1 small onion, chopped 1. Wash and soak tamarind in water for 1/2 hour. Clean, pick and wash the
• 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed coriander and mint.
• 1 small piece ginger, sliced 2. Separate pulp from the tamarind and squeeze out the pulp. Grind coriander,
mint, green chili and onion into a fine paste. Add the tamarind pulp and salt.
• 4-5 green chillies, chopped
3. Blend well.
• 1 tsp coconut(optional), shredded
4. In an airtight jar this can be refrigerated for up to one week.
• 2-3 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cumin seeds or powder
• 1 tsp urad dhal
• 1 tsp channa dal
• Salt to taste
Method
1. Fry all these in a little oil, one by one.
2. Blend to a smooth paste using a little water.