Fresh mint Thuvayal - Pudina Thuvayal

Ingredients:

1. Fresh Mint leaves - 1 bunch 
2. Urad Dal - 2 teaspoons
3. Tomato - 1 (optional)
4. Red chillies - 3 to 4
5. Tamarind - marble size or 1/2 teaspoon of Tamarind Paste
6. Hing a pinch
7. Coriander leaves - a handful
8. Salt to taste

Preparation: 

1.  Remove the leaves from the stalk and wash them thoroughly.
2.  In a pan using a spoon of oil fry the chillies, tamarind, hing and the urad dal till the dal becomes  golden brown.Keep aside.          
3. Using a spoon of oil, now add the mint leaves, coriander leaves and tomato and saute for a few minutes.
4. Grind the roasted dal mixture first. Add the mint leaves to this and grind to a little coarse consistency.
5. Remove and serve.