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Authentic mint thokku in a glass jar, perfect for flavorful Indian dishes.

pudina thokku

Pudhina thokku, also known as mint leaves thokku, is a savory and aromatic South Indian condiment that is a staple in South Indian cuisine. Made with fresh mint leaves, tamarind, and a blend of fragrant spices, pudhina thokku is bursting with flavor and will satisfy your taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that offer several health benefits.

Should I saute mint leaves for a long time?

No, since we are going to cook Pudhina again sauteeing for a minute is enough 

ground GARLIC

I have ground garlic but instead, you can also fine or roughly chop or crush garlic.

WHY KASHMIRI CHILLI POWDER FOR THE SOUTH INDIAN PICKLE VARIETY?

Kashmiri chilli powder is not as spicy as regular chilli powder. Adjust the chilli powder according to your taste.

Mint thokku served with rice, featuring a spicy, tangy flavor.

CAN I REDUCE OIL?

For the best pickle taste, I would recommend the quantity of oil mentioned in the post. you can reduce the oil but the coriander leaves pickle taste might vary accordingly.

SHELF LIFE OF  pudhina oorugai?

It stays good for one month. Cool completely then store in an airtight container. always use a clean dry spoon. for longer shelf life increase oil

Variations for pudhina thokku

  1. Saute mint leaves and tamarind with sesame oil
  2. use chilli instead of chilli powder
  3. skip the garlic and onion; prepare grand sweets thokku
  4. increase sesame oil for longer shelf life

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Spicy mint thokku in a glass jar, traditional South Indian condiment.

Ingredients

To roast 

30 grams of mint leaves

Small piece tamarind

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon sesame seeds 

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

4 garlic

3 small onion

Pinch of turmeric powder

To temper

3 tablespoon sesame oil

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

Curry leaves 

pudhina Thokku

Required salt

 jaggery

1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder heaped

¾ cup water

Vibrant mint thokku in a glass jar, perfect for adding flavor to Indian dishes.

how to make pudina thokku with step-by-step pictures

  • First saute mustard seeds,  fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, and sesame seeds; roast well

Mustard seeds in a black pan for mint thokku recipe preparation.

Mint thokku with fenugreek seeds in a black skillet, ready for cooking.

  • Add cumin seeds, small onion, garlic, tamarind; mix well

Cooking mint thokku with cumin seeds in a black wok for authentic flavor.

Hand adding garlic and fenugreek seeds to a pan for mint thokku preparation.

Close-up of mint thokku ingredients being cooked in a wok for quick preparation.

  • Furthermore add Pudhina; saute for a minute

Close-up of fresh mint leaves in a pan, used for mint thokku, a flavorful Indian condiment.

Freshly cooked greens with turmeric powder in a black skillet.

Fresh mint leaves being sautéed in a pan for mint thokku recipe.

  • Cool and transfer to a mixie jar

Fresh mint leaves mixed with spices and sesame seeds for flavorful mint thokku.

  • Add ½ cup of water and grind

Mint thokku being prepared with fresh mint, spices, and water in a blender.

 

  • Heat 2 tablespoon of oil and temper mustard seeds

Mustard seeds being toasted in a black skillet for mint thokku.

Close-up of a black cast iron skillet with mint thokku ingredients cooking.

  • Add curry leaves and saute

Fresh curry leaves being fried in oil for mint thokku recipe.

  • Furthermore add chilli powder; quick mix

Chilli powder being added to a hot pan with vegetables for cooking.

  • Add ground mixture; mix well

Traditional mint thokku in a black skillet with spices and herbs.

  • Furthermore add ¼ cup of water, salt, asafoetida, and jaggery; cook for 3 minutes

Spicy mint thokku cooking in a pan with ingredients around, traditional Indian flavor.

Preparing mint thokku with salt in a traditional black skillet for authentic South Indian taste.

Traditional mint thokku in a black skillet with spices and jaggery, ready to serve.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook till oil oozes out

Bright green mint thokku served in a rustic pan with oil oozing out.

Freshly cooked mint thokku in a cast iron skillet, ready to serve or store.

Close-up of mint thokku in a glass jar, showcasing its rich texture and dark green color. Delicious mint thokku served with rice or bread, highlighting fresh mint and traditional Indian flav.

Authentic mint thokku in a glass jar, perfect for flavorful Indian dishes.

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Ingredients

To roast

  • 30 grams of mint leaves
  • Small piece tamarind
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 garlic
  • 3 small onion
  • Pinch of turmeric powder

To temper

  • 3 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves

pudhina Thokku

  • Required salt
  • jaggery
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder heaped
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  • First saute mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, and sesame seeds; roast well
  • Add cumin seeds, small onion, garlic, tamarind; mix well
  • Furthermore add Pudhina; saute for a minute
  • Cool and transfer to a mixie jar
  • Add ½ cup of water and grind
  • Heat 2 tablespoon of oil and temper mustard seeds
  • Add curry leaves and saute
  • Furthermore add chilli powder; quick mix
  • Add ground mixture; mix well
  • Furthermore add ¼ cup of water, salt, asafoetida, and jaggery; cook for 3 minutes
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook till oil oozes out

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Traditional mint thokku in a glass jar, with clay pots in the background.

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