Pudina Kothamalli Thokku (Thogayal) | South Indian Mint Chutney Recipe
Pudina Kothamalli Thokku is a south indian style chutney prepared with coriander, mint and a few spices. It is very flavourful, easy to make and delicious. It goes well with rice, idli, dosa etc.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 6-8 Dry Red Chilies
- 2 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Chana dal
- 1 Tablespoon Urad dal
- 4 garlic pods peeled
- 2 inch piece of tamarind
- 1 Cup of Mint leaves
- 1 Cup of Coriander leaves
- 6 Small Onions or Shallots Chinna Vengayam
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and roast dry red chillies, coriander seeds, lentils (urad dal & channa dal), peeled garlic pods and tamarind till the lentils turn golden brown. Remove them to a plate and let them cool.
- In the same pan, add mint and coriander leaves and sauté them till soft retaining the green colour. Remove them to a plate and let them cool.
- Sauté shallots till translucent in the same pan.
- In a blender, add the roasted spices, cumin seeds, required salt and grind to a coarse powder.
- Now add sautéed mint and coriander leaves and grind to a smooth paste. Add a few drops of water in case you are not able to run the blender.
- Finally, add shallots and run the blender just to mix.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for about 2 weeks.
- Serve with rice, idli, dosa etc.