Pudina thogayal recipe | mint thogayal

Name: Pudina thogayal recipe | mint thogayal
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh mint leaves – , tightly packed; 10 Red chilli; 2 tbsp Urad dal; 2 tbsp Coconut (optional); as needed Tamarind – small gooseberry sized; 1 tsp Jaggery; 1 & 1/2 tsp Salt – (approx); 3 tbsps Gingelly / Sesame oil -; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 string Curry leaves

SaranyaSenthil @cook_16747527

USA

Mint is a popular herb that can be used fresh or dried in many dishes and infusions. Mint oil is often used in toothpaste, gum, candy, and beauty products. Mint is believed to have a number of health benefits.
->antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
->Breast-feeding: Breast-feeding offers significant benefits for both infant and parent, but it can cause pain and damage to the nipple. Apply mint in nipple to reduce swelling and pain.
->Soothes Upset Stomach. The cooling effects of menthol in peppermint tea help to soothe an upset stomach in several ways.
->Improves Digestion.
->Treats Baad Breath.
->Combats the Common Cold and Flu.
->Reduces Fever.
->Improves Mental Awareness and Focus.
->Prevents Nausea.
->Reduces Stress
I often make kothamalli thuvayal. Store in a airtight container in fridge and you can use this for 1 week and best for your lunch box when mixed with steamed rice. Use generous sesame oil when you mix with rice. Simple vadams goes well with this.

SaranyaSenthil @cook_16747527

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupFresh mint leaves – , tightly packed
10Red chilli
2 tbspUrad dal
2 tbspCoconut (optional)
as neededTamarind – small gooseberry sized
1 tspJaggery
1 & 1/2 tspSalt – (approx)
3 tbspsGingelly / Sesame oil -
1 tspMustard seeds
1 stringCurry leaves

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Steps

1

Roast red chilli, urad dal in a tbsp of oil, until golden and add tamarind, washed mint leaves. Just fry for 30 – 40 seconds until the leaves reduce in volume.
2

Grind this after cooled down along with coconut, jaggery and salt. Add 2-3 tbsp water while grinding. Season it with mustard and curry leaves.
3

The main thing in thogayal recipes is to balance the red chilli, tamarind and salt. Adding jaggery enhances the taste. You can microwave tamarind for 20 seconds to make it soft, after dipping it for a second in water. This makes it blend easily.
4

Store in a airtight container in fridge and you can use this for 1 week and best for your lunch box when mixed with steamed rice. Use generous sesame oil when you mix with rice. Simple vadams goes well with this.