Sunday, November 8, 2009

Mint, a multipurpose herb

I use mint in my Indian variation of pulav or biryani. Since it is pretty potent in aroma and taste, just a few leaves would do to enhance the flavor without overwhelming the tase of the dish. I also make mint chutney that go well with the Indian appetizers such as samosa, cutlets or vada.

As a young girl I remember picking a few mint leaves whenever they were at home and chewing them as is. They are good for stomach issues. Of course, nowadays they feature in different ways – toothpaste, gum, mint oil used in aromatherapy and, mouth rinse to name a few. Indian restaurants use them in meat dishes such as mint chicken.

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