Pudina (Fresh Mint)
カレーの海を吹き抜ける清涼な風！インドの食卓に欠かせない緑のハーブ
Description
An India-unique mint with a stronger, wilder aroma than Japanese mint. Used massively for flavoring chutneys, drinks, and Biryani.
Classification: For Everyone,Herb,Refreshing
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How to use
Ingredients
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Wash fresh Pudina leaves, blend with coriander (cilantro) and green chilies as a refreshing green chutney base.
- When cooking Biryani, generously sandwich chopped Pudina between rice layers, transferring noble aroma to rice.
- Mix in water with lemon and cumin, drinking as summer detox water (Pudina Pani).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Pudina
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Peppermint or spearmint (weaker aroma but easily subbed at supers)
Pairing
Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Raita
Trivia
[Trend] In Indian cuisine, mint isn't mere garnish but treated equally to massively consumed 'veg' or 'spices'. Highly digestive, prized in Ayurveda as the ultimate herb to cool down the gastrointestinal tract.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] After eating greasy meat or super-spicy curry, toss a few raw leaves directly into the mouth and chew, refreshing breath as a natural mouthwash!
Allergen
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