Mint Coconut Chutney/ Puthina Thenga Chammanthi

Mint Coconut Chutney/ Puthina Thenga Chammanthi is a tasty and healthy dipping side dish. It is a quick and easy vegetarian chutney recipe. Mint is a good herb for appetizing and digestion so add more mint delicacies in your menu. In my house occationally I prepare this chutney for Idly, Dosa or Vada with sambar. Try this healthy and simple chutney recipe and enjoy 🙂

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Recipe Type Chutney/Side Dish
Preparation Time 10 to 15 Minutes
Serve to 3 to 4

Ingredients For Mint Coconut Chutney/Puthina Thenga Chammanthi

Ingredient Quantity Notes
Fresh Mint/Puthina Leaves ½ Cup wash and dry
Grated Coconut/Thenga ¼ Cup Use Fresh
Green Chilly 4 to 5 Adjust as per your taste
Shallots/Small Onion 1 Diced Finely
Tamarind Juice 1 Table Spoon
Ginger 1 small piece Diced Finely
Salt ¾ Teaspoon (approximately) Adjust as per your taste
Water As per your taste consistency

Ingredients For Tempting Chutney

Ingredient Quantity Notes
Coconut Oil/ Any Veg Oil 1 Tablespoon
Mustard Seeds ¼ Teaspoon
Urad Daal/Black Gram ¼ Teaspoon
Shallot/small Onion 1 Chopped Finely
Red Dry Chilly 2 Cut into small pieces

Method For Mint Coconut Chutney/Puthina Thenga Chammanthi


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• Place all ingredients except mint in a grinder. Grind and make a smashed paste.
• Add mint leaves and water (as per your taste consistency).
• Grind and make a smooth form. Transfer and place it to a serving bowl.
• Heat oil in a frying pan and pop mustard seeds. When it’s popped, add urad daal, chopped shallots and red dry chilly pieces. Sauté and fry until golden brown.
• Pour it to Mint Coconut Chutney/Puthina Thenga Chamanthi bowl. Mix well and serve with Idly, Dosa or Vada and enjoy 🙂

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