Mint / Pudhina Masala

                 This Pudhina Masala is a different type of gravy with a good taste and flavour for Chppathis, Dosai , Appam etc.

              Usually Mint is used for the Chutney and all types of Masala Rice like Veg. Pulao, Briyani, Tomato Rice etc.

              We all know that Mint is very good for health.This healthy gravy with the Mint is a change from the routine recipes.

Pudhina Masala

Ingredients :

Sliced Carrot, Potatoes, Beans, Peas     2 cups
Onions     2
Tomatoes    2
Oil   3 tbsp. ( Plus optional 1 tsp.Butter / Ghee )
Salt, Jeeragam

To grind in the mixer :

Grated coconut  1/2 cup
Kasakasa   1 tbsp.
Ginger   1 small piece
Garlic   5 - 7 pods
Cloves   3
Cinnamon 1 piece
Green chillies   4
Cashew    6
Cleaned Mint leaves  1 cup

Method :

1.Pressure cook the sliced vegetables in a cooker just for 1 or 2 whistles. Release the
   pressure slowly and carefully after a minute to retain the colour of the vegetables.

2. Grind the Masala in a mixer.

3. Heat the oil and Ghee, add 1 tsp. of Cummin ( Jeeragam ). Then add the finely
   chopped onions and saute till they turn brown.Add little salt.

4. Add the finely chopped tomatoes and saute well till they shrink.

5.Add the ground masala with little water and stir on a low fire for 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Add the cooked vegetables, salt to taste and water to the required gravy consistency.
    Simmer on a low flame for 5 mins. Switch off. A tasty and healthy Mint Gravy is ready.

Note :

Oil can be reduced.Cashew can be done away with the Pottu Kadalai. But oil, ghee and cashew are the real taste makers along with the Masala and Pudhina leaves.