South Indian mint coconut chutney / Puthina chutney t is a very flavorful and delicious chutney. It goes well with Pongal, moong dal rice, moong dal khichdi, samosa, Idli, dosa etc. Without the seasoning, it can be used as a spread for sandwich also mix with hot steamed rice . It can be prepared in different ways. Today let us learn how to prepare Mint Chutney with coconut and onions , by following this easy Mint chutney recipe.
MINT CHUTNEY RECIPE IN TAMIL IS DOWN BELLOW

Mint Chutney Recipe | Puthina Chutney Recipe | Side Dish For Idli Dosa
Description
South Indian mint coconut chutney / Puthina chutney t is a very flavorful and delicious chutney. It goes well with Pongal, moong dal rice, moong dal khichdi, samosa, Idli, dosa etc.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE CHUTNEY
TO TEMPER
INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat the pan with oil. When the oil hot add whole asafetida .Fry it for few minutes until it will get puffed like a ball and gets lighter in weight then remove it from the pan.
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Now add urad dal ,fry it in medium flame until turns golden brown color then transfer to the plate.
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Again add little oil add onion , Garlic & Ginger. Sauté till it turns transparent.
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Now add Red chilies & green chilies. Sauté another few minutes.
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Add Mint leaves and Coriander leaves , Sauté until it wilts.
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Add grated coconut and Turn off the heat , Sauté the coconut for 2-3 minutes in the heat of the pan.
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Now add tamarind mix it well ,Leave it to cool.
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In a blender jar first add sauté onion coconut mix with asafetida . Blend coarse using little water.
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Now add required salt & fried urad dal. Grind everything together with little water.
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Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add urad dal, when dal turns golden brown, add red chilis & curry leaves then pour the seasoning over the chutney.
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Yummy & Tasty Chutney is ready to serve.
Note
- Instead of urad dal you can use chana dal too.
- With out coconut also we can prepare this chutney.
- Instead of whole asafetida we can use powder one ,but that one add while seasoning.
- Instead of small onion add big onion too.