Ingredients

• 1 cup - mint leaves, chopped.
• 2 - green chillies, slit.
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder.
• 1 tsp - coriander powder.
• 1/2 tsp - cumin powder.
• 1/2 cup - raw mango, grated.
• 1/2 cup - cooked tovar dal, mashed.
• 1/2 tsp - salt.
• 2 tsp - jaggery powder.
• 2 tsp - oil or ghee.
• 1 tsp - mustard.
• 2 small pieces - cinnamon.
• 2 - cloves.
• a few curry leaves.

How to Make Pudina (Mint) Saaru

• Combine mint leaves with green chillies, all the powders and green mango.
• Add 4-5 cups of water.
• Boil and simmer for 5 mins.
• Stir in the dal. Add salt and jaggery.
• Simmer for 2 more mins and remove from heat.
• Heat oil or ghee in a small fry pan.
• Add mustard. When it splutters, add cinnamon, cloves and curry leaves.
• Fry for a few seconds and add to the saaru.
• Serve hot.