Coconut ~ Peanut ~ Mint Chutney

Other names - Thenga ~ Verkadalai ~ Pudina Chutney / Coconut ~ Groundnut - Mint Chutney

Prep Time: 15 min
Serves: 3

Ingredients

1. Fresh grated coconut - 1/2 cup
2. Roasted & peeled peanuts - 1/4 cup
3. Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped) - 3 tbsp
4. Garlic pods (peeled) - 2
5. Green chillies (broken) - 2
6. Tamarind extract (optional) - 2 tbsp
7. Water - 1/4 cup
8. Salt - to taste

For seasoning

1. Gingelly oil/Sesame oil - 2 tsp
2. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
3. Split urad dhal - 1/4 tsp
4. Curry leaves - few

Method

1. Grind fresh grated coconut, peanuts, mint leaves, garlic pods, green chillies, tamarind extract and salt to a smooth paste adding quarter cup of water.
2. Heat a tadka ladle, add mustard seeds & let it splutter.
3. Add split urad dhal, curry leaves saute for few sec.
4. Add the seasoning to the chutney; mix well.
5. Serve with tomato dosa, idlies & other dosa varieties.
   

NOTE

• Always use the small dry grinding jar of the mixie to prepare chutneys.