Mint Peanut Chutney

Ingredients:

1 big bunch (3 tightly-packed cups) pudina/mint leaves
8-10 green chiles, halved
4 Tbsp sesame seeds
4 Tbsp peanuts
2 tsp oil
1 Tbsp tamarind extract

Tadka:
1 tsp oil
1 tsp each of grad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds
1 red chile
Pinch of hing (asafetida)

Instructions:

In a pan, dry roast peanuts and sesame seeds. Set aside.

Heat oil on a medium-low heat. Add mint leaves and green chillies. Cook for few minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and turmeric. Finally add tamarind extract. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Allow it to cool a bit.

Grind together – mint leaves mixture with dry roasted peanuts & sesame seeds. Adjust salt if needed.

In a small pan, heat oil and add all ingredients listed under ‘Tadka’, until slightly brown.

Add tadka to pudina chuntey and Serve with hot rice or with dosa or idli. Store the rest of it in an air-tight container & refrigerate until next use.

From cookingwithsiri.com