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I remember my mom and dad sitting on the floor with a 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 powder. This powder was then stored in a small glass jar and when the mint went off the market during summers, the powder compensated for it 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 kilo gram of mint will give you not more than 1\4 cup of powder, but it is added in very less amount, so is good to last for almost an year. If your usage is more, you can dry more leaves. Here is how to do it.
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All you need is
Fresh mint - 1 kg
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How to do it
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 a n airtight container for up to an year.
I add this powder in raitas, marinade for grilling meat or vegetables, for making pudina laccha parathas and salad dressings.
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