Mint Chutney

Name: Mint Chutney
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Mint Leaves, packed, stems removed; 1 cup Coriander Leaves, packed, with tender stems; called cilantro; 2 Green Chilies; 2 centimeter (cm)s of Ginger, fresh, sliced; 2 tbsp Roasted Chana Dal, or roasted peanuts; 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 3/4 tsp Salt, or to taste; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, fresh; about 1 lemon; 3 tbsp Water, cold, as needed for grinding

This bright, tangy Mint Chutney is a classic Indian condiment that balances fresh herbs, heat, and a hint of sweetness for a versatile dip or spread. Vibrant [mint and coriander] meld with green chilies and roasted spices to create a lively sauce that lifts snacks, sandwiches, and grilled dishes. Quick to make and endlessly adaptable, it’s a fridge-ready flavor booster.

This bright, tangy Mint Chutney is a classic Indian condiment that balances fresh herbs, heat, and a hint of sweetness for a versa... Show more

Traditional Indian Recipe

Health Grade

S+ · Outstanding

Time

15 min

Price

0,21 €

Calories

18 kcal

vegan

budget

low calorie

healthy

nutritious

quick

Method

Wash the herbs

Strip the Mint Leaves from any tough stems, keep the Coriander Leaves with their tender stems, and rinse both well under cold water. Shake off the excess water and pat the herbs dry with a clean towel so the chutney blends thick and bright instead of watery.

Chop aromatics

Trim the ends from the Ginger, slice it thinly, and split the Green Chilies lengthwise. If you want a milder chutney, scrape out some or all of the seeds before blending.

Blend the chutney

Add the mint, coriander, ginger, chilies, Roasted Chana Dal (or roasted peanuts), Roasted Cumin Powder, Sugar, Salt, and the Lemon Juice, using the juice from about 1 lemon, to a blender. Pour in about half of the Water to start, blend, then stop and scrape down the sides; add the rest of the water a little at a time until the chutney turns smooth, spoonable, and a deep green.

Taste and adjust

Taste the chutney and adjust with a little more salt, lemon juice, or sugar until it tastes bright and balanced. Blend for a few seconds more after each adjustment so the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Serve the chutney

Transfer the chutney to a small bowl and serve it right away with snacks, sandwiches, dosas, or chaats. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon if you want a neat finish.