Mint...just say the word and cool, refreshing images
come to mind: frosty glasses of lemonade garnished
with curly sprigs of spearmint; the clean, chilling taste
of a mint candy cane. Even chewing gum, mouthwash,
and toothpaste companies use images of crisp, clean
snowy slopes to let us know how refreshing their mint
flavored products are. Delicious recipes for soups and
deserts. Remedies for various health troubles and
countless other uses mint as been in the culinary and medicine world for some time now.
Mint has been also known to be in a part of Greek mythology. According to the legend, Minthe originally was a nymph, and Pluto's lover. When his wife Persephone found out, in a fit of rage she turned Minthe into a lowly plant, to be trod upon. Pluto could not undo the spell, but softened the spell by giving her a sweet scent which would perfume the air when her leaves were stepped upon.
I have actually used mint mostly when making chutneys or some time as a garnish on my rice dishes. That’s as much as mint’s importance was in my household.But lately I seem to like the flavour of coriander and mint leaves.Therefore I always try to find more ways to use both these herbs in my cooking. Generally mint is commonly used by the Indians here in Malaysia. Its very rare to see them in Malay and Chinese cuisine.I came across this recipe and just couldnt resist trying them out. The mint aroma surprisingly was not as strong as I thought, and felt the dish was more tastier without the roasted chana dal.
½ kg prawns (clean and keep the tails in tack)
1 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves/pudina(use the leaves only and discard the stems)
2 dried chillies(cut into a few segments,deseed)
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 small cinnamon stick
4 cloves
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 large onion(chopped)
1 small tomato(chopped)
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
11/2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 green chillies (sliced thinly)
1 tsp Roasted chana dal (pound coarsely)(optional)
Salt to taste
Garnish
Chopped coriander and mint leaves
Heat 2 tbsp oil, add in dried chillies, fennel,cloves, and curry leaves. Mix in chopped onions and sauté until onion turn slightly brown, mix in chopped mint leaves and sauté again until leaves soften.Add in tomato and ginger garlic paste.Give a few stirring before adding in the prawns.Cook until prawns turn pinkish, make sure the prawns are well coated with the masala.Spread the prawns in the wok, add in coriander powder,chilli powder and turmeric powder.Mix in green chillies as well. Give a stir so that the prawns are well mixed with the powders and salt.Leave to cook for 5mins.Do not add water as we want a dry dish. Finally add in the coarsely pounded chana dal.Personally I felt the dish is tasty enough without the chana dal.If you like a cruncy bite then add in the dal.Granish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.
Source:Chef Damodharan
come to mind: frosty glasses of lemonade garnished
with curly sprigs of spearmint; the clean, chilling taste
of a mint candy cane. Even chewing gum, mouthwash,
and toothpaste companies use images of crisp, clean
snowy slopes to let us know how refreshing their mint
flavored products are. Delicious recipes for soups and
deserts. Remedies for various health troubles and
countless other uses mint as been in the culinary and medicine world for some time now.
Mint has been also known to be in a part of Greek mythology. According to the legend, Minthe originally was a nymph, and Pluto's lover. When his wife Persephone found out, in a fit of rage she turned Minthe into a lowly plant, to be trod upon. Pluto could not undo the spell, but softened the spell by giving her a sweet scent which would perfume the air when her leaves were stepped upon.
I have actually used mint mostly when making chutneys or some time as a garnish on my rice dishes. That’s as much as mint’s importance was in my household.But lately I seem to like the flavour of coriander and mint leaves.Therefore I always try to find more ways to use both these herbs in my cooking. Generally mint is commonly used by the Indians here in Malaysia. Its very rare to see them in Malay and Chinese cuisine.I came across this recipe and just couldnt resist trying them out. The mint aroma surprisingly was not as strong as I thought, and felt the dish was more tastier without the roasted chana dal.
½ kg prawns (clean and keep the tails in tack)
1 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves/pudina(use the leaves only and discard the stems)
2 dried chillies(cut into a few segments,deseed)
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 small cinnamon stick
4 cloves
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 large onion(chopped)
1 small tomato(chopped)
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
11/2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 green chillies (sliced thinly)
1 tsp Roasted chana dal (pound coarsely)(optional)
Salt to taste
Garnish
Chopped coriander and mint leaves
Heat 2 tbsp oil, add in dried chillies, fennel,cloves, and curry leaves. Mix in chopped onions and sauté until onion turn slightly brown, mix in chopped mint leaves and sauté again until leaves soften.Add in tomato and ginger garlic paste.Give a few stirring before adding in the prawns.Cook until prawns turn pinkish, make sure the prawns are well coated with the masala.Spread the prawns in the wok, add in coriander powder,chilli powder and turmeric powder.Mix in green chillies as well. Give a stir so that the prawns are well mixed with the powders and salt.Leave to cook for 5mins.Do not add water as we want a dry dish. Finally add in the coarsely pounded chana dal.Personally I felt the dish is tasty enough without the chana dal.If you like a cruncy bite then add in the dal.Granish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.
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wow...love that prawn I like to try this one. Looks nutritious
ReplyDeleteOmg, those prawns tempts me a lot.
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy with plenty of flavors.
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeletemy name is Lamia ,Ihave just discovered your blog .
I tried Malaysian food over 20years ago and I fell in love with it .
Iwill certainly try some of your recipes .