Firstly, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 1 tsp urad dal, 5 cloves garlic and saute well.
Add ½ onion, 1 inch ginger, 4 chilli and saute until onion shrinks slightly.
Further, add 1 cup pudina and ½ cup coriander.
Saute for a minute, or until the pudina shrinks slightly.
Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
Add 1 cup coconut, 2 tbsp lemon juice and ½ tsp salt.
Grind to smooth paste adding ½ cup cold water.
To prepare the tempering heat, 2 tsp oil.
Splutter 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, 1 dried red chilli and few curry leaves.
Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.
Finally, enjoy Pudina Chutney Recipe for idli and dosa.