Mint whole 20g

Recipes & Uses

Why Keep Whole Dried Mint in the Pantry?

Mint available all year round
No relying on fresh bunches that wilt after a few days.

Ideal for mint tea
Whole leaves are easy to steep and strain.

Perfect for yoghurt-based dishes
An essential herb for raita, mint yoghurt and similar dips.

Excellent with lamb
Mint's freshness cuts through richer meats beautifully.

Use whole or crumble as needed
Keep the leaves intact for infusion or break them down for cooking.

What Does Dried Mint Taste Like?

Dried Mint is cool, aromatic, slightly sweet and refreshing.

Compared with fresh mint, the dried version tends to be:

More concentrated
Slightly earthier
Less juicy and grassy

This stronger character means you usually need less dried mint than fresh mint.

It's particularly good in dishes where the herb needs to stand up to:

Yoghurt
Garlic
Lamb
Spices
Lemon

How to Use Whole Mint

Mint Tea

Place the whole leaves in a cup or teapot.

Pour over hot water.

Allow to steep, then strain before drinking.

Add lemon or honey if desired.

Because the leaves are whole, they're much easier to strain than finely crushed mint.

Raita

Crumble Mint into yoghurt with:

Cucumber
Cumin
Salt

Serve alongside curries, biryani or spicy dishes.

Mint Yoghurt Sauce

Mix into Greek yoghurt with:

Garlic
Lemon
Salt and pepper

Serve with lamb, chicken or roasted vegetables.

Lamb

Crush the leaves and add them to marinades or seasoning blends for:

Lamb chops
Roast lamb
Lamb kofta

Salads

Crumble into:

Tabbouleh
Cucumber salad
Tomato salad
Grain salads

Chutneys

Use alongside coriander, chilli and lemon or lime in Indian-inspired chutneys and sauces.

Whole Mint vs Crushed Mint

The advantage of keeping mint leaves whole is that more of the aromatic oils remain protected until you need them.

Use the leaves whole when making:

• Tea
• Infusions
• Flavoured water

Crumble them when making:

• Raita
• Marinades
• Salads
• Dips
• Meat dishes

Simply rub the dried leaves between your fingers immediately before use.

Dried Mint vs Fresh Mint

Both have their place.

Choose Dried Mint when you want:

• Pantry convenience
• Strong concentrated flavour
• Tea
• Raita
• Marinades
• Spice blends
• Cooking

Choose Fresh Mint when you want:

• Fresh garnish
• Bright green colour
• Fresh salads
• Cocktails
• Very fresh herbal flavour

Dried Mint isn't just a substitute when fresh isn't available.

Its more concentrated flavour makes it especially useful in yoghurt sauces and savoury cooking.

Why Mint Works So Well with Yoghurt

Yoghurt is creamy and slightly tangy.

Mint brings:

Freshness
A cooling sensation
Sweet herbal aroma

That combination is why mint appears so often in cooling accompaniments served with spicy food.

It's particularly good alongside:

Curries
Biryani
Kebabs
Grilled meats

where the yoghurt and mint balance stronger flavours.

Try It This Way

For an easy mint raita, combine:

Greek or plain yoghurt
Crumbled Dried Mint
Grated or finely chopped cucumber
Ground Cumin
Salt

Allow it to sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.

This gives the dried Mint time to soften and flavour the yoghurt.

Serve with curry, biryani, kebabs or spicy grilled food.

Make a Simple Mint Tea

Add whole Mint leaves to a teapot or cup.

Pour over hot water.

Steep for several minutes.

Strain.

Drink as it is or add:

Honey
Lemon

according to taste.

Whole leaves are particularly useful here because the infusion remains easy to strain.

Mint & Lamb — A Classic Pairing

Rich lamb benefits from something fresh and aromatic.

That's exactly what mint provides.

Crush Dried Mint and mix it with:

Olive oil
Garlic
Lemon
Salt
Black pepper

Use as a marinade for lamb chops or a leg of lamb before cooking.

The mint helps keep the overall flavour bright rather than overly heavy.

Beyond Mint Tea

Once you've opened the pack, try Whole Mint in:

• Raita
• Tzatziki-style dips
• Lamb marinades
• Lamb kofta
• Tabbouleh
• Fattoush-style salads
• Cucumber salad
• Chutneys
• Biryani
• Peas
• New potatoes
• Yoghurt dressings
• Fruit salads
• Iced tea
• Herbal infusions

Whole Dried Mint is particularly useful because one herb can move easily from a cup of tea to a curry accompaniment to a lamb marinade.

Storage

Store Whole Mint in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help protect its refreshing aroma and green colour.