Mint Chutney

Dip made with the Pudina (Mint) Chutney

Pudina (Mint) - 1 large bunch
Green chillies - 2
Ginger - 1/4"
Garlic - 3-4 pods
Jeera( cumin seeds) - 1/2 tsp
Coconut - 10 gms
Tamarind paste - 1/4 tsp
Urad dal - 2 tbsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Keep the mint leaves ready
Take oil in a wok. Add the urad dal and saute till brown.
Place in a blender along with the mint leaves, ginger, garlic, jeera, tamarind,green chillies, salt, coconut.
Grind to a smooth paste with a little water.
The chutney is ready.
Have with hot rice. Or make sandwiches.

For a dip:
Blend in a little thick yogurt. Cut cucumber or carrot pieces and serve with the dip. In the picture you find mango slices ( raw mango - tothapari variety)