Puthina Uppu (Mint Salt)

A Pinch of Cool. A World of Flavour.

Puthina Uppu is one of those quietly brilliant traditional ingredients that Tamil kitchens have always known about. The combination of mint and salt — two of the most fundamental flavour elements — creates something greater than the sum of its parts. Cool, savoury, and deeply refreshing, it is a seasoning that works across everything from chutneys and raitas to chaas and fresh salads.

Nattrinai's Mint Salt is made by blending sun-dried mint with natural rock salt — no artificial flavours, no synthetic additives, just two honest ingredients working in perfect harmony.

Why Puthina Uppu?

• Digestive aid — mint is one of the most effective natural remedies for indigestion, bloating, and nausea; combined with salt it makes a powerful post-meal digestive
• Cooling effect — mint's natural menthol content cools the body from within, making this an ideal summer seasoning
• Freshens breath — a natural breath freshener that works from the inside out
• Stimulates appetite — the aroma and flavour of mint stimulates digestive enzymes and whets the appetite
• Versatile seasoning — enhances the flavour of a wide range of dishes without overpowering them
• No artificial additives — pure mint and natural rock salt, nothing else

How to Use

Use as a finishing salt on fresh salads, sliced fruits, and chaas (buttermilk). Stir into yogurt for an instant mint raita. Add to lemon water or nimbu pani for a refreshing summer drink. Use as a dip seasoning for snacks, pakoras, and fresh vegetables. A pinch goes a long way — start small and adjust to taste.

Store in an airtight container away from moisture to preserve the mint aroma.

Simple. Fresh. Flavourful. The Nattrinai way.