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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Cooking Basics » Homemade Dry Mint Powder (Dried Mint)

    Published: Jul 25, 2018 | Last Updated On: Jun 1, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Homemade Dry Mint Powder (Dried Mint)

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    Dry Mint Powder is an aromatic and flavourful condiment that makes dishes, beverages all the more appetising. It can be easily prepared at home in go. And you can store for quite a while and use it whenever you want! Here is how to make it. #Mint #Powder #Spice #Mix #Homemade #Indian

    Dry Mint Powder or Dried Mint is an aromatic and flavourful condiment that makes dishes, beverages all the more appetising. It can be easily prepared at home in go. And you can store for quite a while and use it whenever you want! Here is how to make dried mint recipe.

    Mint Powder kept in a bowl.

    Mint is one those greens that I simply cannot live without. I love using fresh mint leaves for my cuppa tea or Mango Mint Iced Tea.

    But, there are times when fresh mint is just not available. During such days, Dry Mint Powder saves my day!

    Wanting to make Pudina Laccha Paratha out of the blue? Rely on a jarful of Homemade Dry Mint Powder then. Dry Mint Powder is good for health as it bolsters smooth digestion.

    In the ancient times, this powder was also used to clean and whiten the teeth. Moreover, it also cured stomach ache and chest pain. So, do keep this powder handy to meet your #healthgoals.

    I remember my mom and dad sitting on the floor with large sheets of newspaper spread in front of them picking leaves from the bunches of mint which would eventually be dried and ground to make Dried Mint Powder.

    This dried mint powder was then stored in a small glass jar and when the mint went off the market during summers, the powder compensated for its disappearance.

    When I got married, the bunches of mint that were brought home doubled and my share was kept safe till I visited my parents or they came over.

    This is the first time when I am drying my own mint to make Dry Mint Powder as my parents are not in India for a long time and my kitchen must have a jar of this powder at all times.

    A kilogram of mint will give you not more than ½ cups of powder, but it is added in very less amount, so is good to last for almost a year. If your usage is more, you can dry more leaves. Here is how to do it.

    About This Recipe

    A powder made by drying the fresh mint mint leaves is called mint powder or dried mint. It is used mostly in Indian cuisine to flavour the dishes when fresh mint is not available.

    Process

    To dry mint, you have to clean the leaves and wash them nicely. Drain as much water as possible. Line the leaves on a kitchen towel or on a newspaper.

    Keep them in sun for 6-8 hours until the leaves are totally dried and are crisp. Grind to make a smooth powder.

    How to dry them in Oven?

    You can also dry the mint leaves in a an oven. Heat the oven at 180 Degrees F (80 Degrees C).

    Spread the drained mint leaves on a baking tray and keep them in the oven for two hours.

    Usage Ideas

    I add this powder in raitas, marinade for grilling meat or vegetables, for making pudina lachha parathas and salad dressings.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store the powder in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. I make this powder in big batches and prefer to store the bulk in refrigerator and just take out a small amount for daily use.

    This way, it keeps good for a very long time.

    Step by Step Recipe

    Clean the mint by picking the leaves and discarding the stems.

    Cleaned mint.

    Wash the leaves nicely under running water to get rid of any mud and chemicals. Strain nicely to get rid of most of the water.

    Mint washing in water.

    Spread the leaves on a large baking sheet or large plates lined with a cotton cloth.

    Mint leaves spread on a tray.

    Keep the plate in strong sun for 6-8 hours.

    Sun dried mint leaves.

    Grind the dry leaves in a blender to make a fine powder.

    Dried leaves added in a grinder.

    Store dry mint powder in an airtight container for up to a year. 

    Ready mint powder.

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    Dry Mint Powder or Dried Mint is an aromatic and flavourful condiment that makes dishes, beverages all the more appetising. It can be easily prepared at home in go. And you can store for quite a while and use it whenever you want! Here is how to make dried mint recipe.

    Dried Mint Recipe

    Dried Mint is an aromatic and flavourful condiment that makes dishes, beverages all the more appetising. It can be easily prepared at home in go. 
    4.23 from 9 votes
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    Course: Basics
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 35kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 kg Fresh Mint
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    Instructions

    • Clean the mint by picking the leaves and discarding the stems.
    • Wash the leaves nicely under running water to get rid of any mud and chemicals.
    • Strain nicely to get rid of most of the water.
    • Spread the leaves on a large baking sheet or large plates.
    • Keep the plate in strong sun for 6-8 hours.
    • Grind the dry leaves in a blender to make a fine powder.
    • Store dry mint powder in an airtight container for up to an year.

    Notes

    You can also dry the mint leaves in a an oven. Heat the oven at 180 Degrees F (80 Degrees C).
    Spread the drained mint leaves on a baking tray and keep them in the oven for two hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 2125IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    1. Priyanka Tripati

      March 16, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Nice and informatic article! I will definitely follow these tips and easy preparation method to prepare dry mint powder.

      Reply
    2. vanessa

      May 25, 2016 at 12:01 am

      WHAT AN INCREDIBLE POST! ive been looking for something to replace mint syrup in the hopes to make a more truer tasting mint hot chocolate and mint cupcakes! inspiring! 🙂

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        May 25, 2016 at 2:43 am

        Thnx Vanessa

        Reply
    3. sohrab ahmad

      July 31, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      we have wild mentha p0wder

      Reply
    4. Jayashree

      March 15, 2018 at 2:35 am

      That’s a nice post Neha. I think I will make this and keep.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 15, 2018 at 11:11 am

        Do try. You will like it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Abhishek gupta

      May 22, 2018 at 7:46 am

      Thanks for sharing the information. Keep sharing the good quality content like this.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 22, 2018 at 2:05 pm

        I am glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    6. Ravindra Kr.Singhal

      November 30, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Whenever I dried mint leaves either in sun or microwave, leaves lost their natural colour and became black. Secondly they lost their mint flavour or aroma particularly so in microwave.. How can this be avoided?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        December 04, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        Dry them in shade.

        Reply
    7. Madhu

      February 04, 2022 at 1:37 am

      5 stars
      Hi Neha,
      I just seen your site today and liked the way you mentioned every detail and tips.
      I will share this with my relatives and friends for sure. And as many of them living in abroad they’ll love your website.
      Just one request – PLEASE SEPERATE the NON VEG in different category because most of the people are VEGETARIAN🙏

      Reply

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