People use mint in many recipes.Today we are going to prepare mint powder which goes well with Idly's, Dosa's, Hot Rice with Ghee.
It's a healthiest herb famous for its refreshing flavor, aroma.It's easy to make, can be stored for a month.
In Andhra people start their meal with different podi's (mint powder,curry leaves powder)
Some of mint benefit's
- Rich in Nutrients.
- May Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- May Help Relieve Indigestion.
- Could Improve Brain Function.
- May Decrease Breastfeeding Pain.
- Subjectively Improves Cold Symptoms.
- May Mask Bad Breath.
Fresh Mint leaves – 2 bunches
Oil(ghee) – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 3 tbsp
Bengal gram dal/ Channa dal – 1/4 cup
Red Chilies – 10 to 12
Hing – a pinch
Tamarind – a small bit
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 3 tbsp
Bengal gram dal/ Channa dal – 1/4 cup
Red Chilies – 10 to 12
Hing – a pinch
Tamarind – a small bit
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Cilantro - 3tbsp
Salt to taste
Steps to make mint powder
1.Wash the mint leaves well, drain the water completely and pat it with a towel. Spread it on a cloth and leave it to dry in the shade. There should be no moisture in the leaves. It should be completely dry.
2.Take a pan fry urad dal, channa dal, cilantro, cumin seeds till u get nice aroma.
3.Let it cool down and take into a jar and add salt,tamarind.
4.Add oil (ghee) fry red chilies take them into jar.
5.grind them to fine powder.
6.Fry mint leaves in the same pan.
6.put into jar and grind them to fine powder.
Serve the mint powder with hot steamed rice and ghee.it tastes awesome.
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