Mint Thogayal

Ingredients:

1. Mint - 1 bunch (packed tightly). (Wash the leaves well!)
2. Tamarind - 1 small lemon sized ball
3. Red chilies - 3-4 (adjust according to taste)
4. Mustard seeds - 1tsp
5. Urad dal - 1 1/2 tsp
6. Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
7. Salt to taste
8. Oil - 1 table spoon

Method:

1. In a pan, heat oil.
2. Add mustard seeds. When they start to crackle, add asafoetida and urad dal.
3. When the dal starts to change color, add the red chilies.
4. Saute for a minute in medium flame. (Do not let the dals to turn black)
5. Switch off the flame and add the mint leaves and saute for 1 minute.
6. Let this mixture cool. 
7. Grind with tamarind and salt to taste.
8. Add little water if required to get a thogayal consistency.
9. Goes well with hot steamed rice!