Mint / Pudina is an aromatic herb with loads of benefits! Mint ca add an interesting and refreshing twist to anything you add it to. You could add some fresh leaves to a drink, to garnish your dish and WOW! your dish will become extra exotic. 


Mint powder is best served with steamed rice (HOT!!) with a little helping of ghee. Ghee is a very important part of the south Indian cuisine. The reason it is important for any podi / powder is simply obvious, the powder is dry and when you eat something so dry it can cause a stomach ache and it also helps balance the spice a little. 

What do you need to make the Mint powder? 


  • A big bunch of fresh Mint Leaves 
  • Dry Red chilies as per your taste 
  • Tamarind the size of a gooseberry 
  • Bengal Gram / Chana Daal 
  • Broken Black gram / Minapa Pappu
  • Salt 


 How to make the Mint Powder?

 Step 1: Is to wash and dry the mint leaves and spread them on a dry cloth and make sure the leaves are fully dry. Please microwave them for about 1 minute and check if they feel crisp and dry.


Step 2: Is to dry fry the Lentils first, once the lentils turn to a nice brown colour. Add the Red Chilies and  fry for about 2 to 3 minutes. 


Step 3:  The next step is to add enough salt and grind this to a coarse powder. Check the salt levels and store i an air tight jar. 











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