Mint Thokku

Ingredients

mint - 1 bunch

cilantro - 1/2 bunch

cumin seed - 1 tsp

dry red chilles - 6

ginger - 1/2 inch

garlic - 4 pieces

tamarind - 1 small lemon size

Bengal gram dal - 2 tbsp

urad dal - 1 tbsp

salt - as per taste

oil - 4 tbsp

Method

Wash the leaves and cut into pieces.heat the pan and pour 1 tbsp of oil and fry bengal gram dal ,urad dal ,red chilles,ginger and garlic .when they get fried add mint and cilantro leaves and continue frying.While frying leaves gets shrinked blend all the mixture with tamarind and salt add little amount of water while blending.Heat the pan and pour remaining oil ,when the oil gets heated add the blended mixture and stir continuously until the oil gets separated from the mixture.At last store it in air tight jar and serve when ever needed.