Sukha Pudina powder (/Dry Mint Powder), very commonly used to sprinkle over Chaats, Buttermilk (/Chaas), Curd, Coolers etc...
Traditionally it is dried in open sunlight and it takes 2-3 days, unfortunately with this method chances of wanted dust is high. So here i bring ready in minutes, easy, neat and clean way to make it in microwave.
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Sukha Pudina powder (/Dry Mint Powder), very commonly used to sprinkle over Chaats, Buttermilk (/Chaas), Curd, Coolers etc...
Traditionally it is dried in open sunlight and it takes 2-3 days, unfortunately with this method chances of wanted dust is high. So here i bring ready in minutes, easy, neat and clean way to make it in microwave.
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Instructions
- Wash and pet dry mint leaves. (You may use the stems as well or just choose leaves and discard the unwanted stems)
- Spread them in a microwave safe plate.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. (At this point it will be very soggy and dark in color.)
- Microwave again for 30 seconds. (At this point it will start dry.)
- Crush them and microwave again for 1 minute (in 30-30 seconds batches) or until it is very crispy and dried completely.
- Now crush with hand and strain the powder.
- Microwave again the big pieces (If any) for another 30 seconds, crush them and strain the powder again.
- Discard the unwanted big stem particles and store the powder. (You may also crush completely in a grinding jar and then strain)
- Store in an airtight container.
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