MINT-COCONUT CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS::

Mint leaves                                    1/2 cup

Shredded Coconut                          1/2 cup

Coriander leaves                             1/2 cup

Tamarind extract                            1/2 tsp

Green chilies                                   4

Fried gram dal/Potnala pappu            1 tsp               

Salt                                                as needed

FOR TEMPERING::

Mustard seeds                               1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds                                 1/4 tsp

Urad dal                                        1/4 tsp

Curry leaves                                  1 sprig

Oil                                                1 tsp

PROCEDURE::

1)Clean and wash the mint and coriander leaves.

Heat a oil in a pan and then add the mint and coriander leaves to it. 

Saute the leaves until they reduce in the volume. Set aside.

2)Now grind the coconut, mint-coriander leaves,tamarind,green chilies , potnala pappu and salt.

Add little water and then grind it.

3)Now heat oil in a pan and do the tempering.

4)Finally add the tempering to the chutney.

                   TASTES GREAT WITH PUNUGULU OR IDLI