Pudina Andhra Pachadi or Mint Andhra Chutney

Ingredients:

Pudina leaves or Mint leaves 1 bunch

Chana dal or Senaga papu 2 teaspoons

Urad dal or Menapa papu 2 teaspoons

Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon

Jeera or Cumin 1/2 teaspoon

Red chillies 2

Tumeric powder 1 pinch

Tamarind 2 inch

Ginger 1/2 inch piece

Green chili  1 (Adjust accordingly)

Hing or inguva 2 pinches

Oil 4 teaspoons

Salt as needed

Preparation:

1. Wash the pudina leaves. Heat a pan and add two teaspoons of oil after oilis heated add the pudina leaves and turn to medium flame. After two to three minutes which the leaves become little soft switch off the stove.

2. Remove the leaves from the pan and in the same pan add the remaining two teaspoons of oil, after oil is heated add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, jeera, hing or inguava and red chillies. When the dals change

color switch off the stove.

3. After the tadka cools. In a mixie and  bowl or blender add the pudina leaves, tadka, tamarind, green chillies, ginger , tumeric, salt, little water and blend it into a coarse mixture.

If  you want to eat with dosas add little more water and make into soft mixture.