Chopped Mint Leaves Recipes, Indian chopped pudina vegetarian recipes. Mint is the common name for the plant Mentha. The plant lives throughout the year and gives the bright green leaves. These mint leaves have a certain bright freshness about them which makes them extremely unique in taste. The fresh mint leaves are preferred over the dried leaves when it comes to cooking. They give a cool aftertaste as well and that’s why are used in many chewing gums as well as mouth fresheners. The use of mint in Indian food dates back to the time of the Ayurveda as it is said to have certain medicinal properties.
There are many other ways to utilize mint. To know more check out Uses of Mint.
Because of its taste, mint is considered a very unique herb. The presence of mint is felt in all almost all aspects of Indian Cuisine – in snacks, drinks, street food and rice preparations.
Lukhmi – This is a Hyderabadi version of a Samosa. Even though it is usually non-vegetarian, a veg option can be easily made with a stuffing of potatoes, paneer and mint leaves.
Pudina Lassi – A refreshing drink made with thick yogurt usually served with Punjabi food. This drink is mixed with sugar, jeera and mint for a unique taste.
Pudina Pani – Pani puri is an Indian street food where fried semolina puris are filled with a moong-aloo stuffing and dunked in deliciously fresh and spicy pudina water. The pudina paani is addictive in itself because of the spice powders that add flavor to it.
Hyderabadi Biryani – This delectable rice dish is layered with a curry and chopped mint leaves which is what gives this a special taste. Even though native to Hyderabad, it is now growing in popularity and served all across India.
Spicy Paneer on toast – This is a simple and healthy snack which is jazzed up with fresh mint leaves for that extra flavor.
Minty Green chutney – No snack is complete without a spicy chutney to go along with it. The green mint chutney is probably the most famous and most used chutney in Maharashtra and rightfully so! It tastes amazing with everything!
Pahadi Paneer Tikkas – these paneer tikkas are first marinated in a green marinade made with mint leaves, coriander, cumin and chilli and then cooked on a hot pan or grill till slightly charred. The different taste is sure to win over all guests.
Green Peas and Mint Soup - Here is a fabulous soup with an attractive pale-green color and rich texture, made with green peas and onions, enhanced by a touch of mint.
Benefits of chopped pudina
Mint Leaves (Pudina) : Mint (pudina) being an anti-inflammatory reduces the inflammation in the stomach and shows a cleansing effect. Sipping on a healthy drink like fresh mint and lemon tea is the best option to overcome nausea for mums-to-be. Moreover it's vitamin A (10% of RDA) and vitamin C (20.25%) serve as an additional boost to bring relief from cough, sore throat and also cold. See here for detailed benefits of mint leaves.
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